Voices in Youth Mental Health Research
Participatory research with young people
The projects
The Palatin Foundation supports, initiates and manages research and practical projects focussing on “Participation and social co-responsibility for an open and democratic society” and “Physical, mental and social health”.
Since 2019, the Palatin Foundation has also been focussing on the topic of ‘foster children’. It has launched its own extensive national project ‘Foster children-next generation’, which run until 2023. This will result in further independent implementation projects.
Young-Tische
Successful integration of young immigrants and asylum seekers
Boombox
A project promoting cultural and social participation to improve the attainment, activation and promotion of future skills among young people transitioning from school to work.
Being a parent
A design- and evidence-based practical project on the participation of biological parents in the context of the foster care system
Needs-based support for kinship care relationships
In the canton of Zurich, around 40% of foster care arrangements are within the family, but only slightly more than 1% of these receive social-educational support from DAF – compared to almost 30% in non-family cases. Since the Zurich Child and Youth Home Act (KJG) came into force on 1 January 2022, all foster parents […]
«netzwerkkind»
a project to recruit foster parents from the family or social circle of the foster child. Piloting, development and evaluation of a scientifically supported prototyping practical project.
The ‘travel log’ as a tool for intra-family investments
Material support to accompany the child throughout their placement and beyond
Forster children – next generation
The project “Foster children – next generation” aims to improve the conditions under which foster children grow up in Switzerland on a long-term basis. For the first time, the project will use national studies to comprehensively analyse the situation of foster children. Through this, the characteristics important for foster children to have a successful career should be determined.
Samopouzdanje – Self-confidence: Support for girls and young women on their path to paid employment
The Palatin Foundation has found a partner in the gcfd / the Feminist Peace Organization, which has experience implementing projects in Eastern Europe, working in the area of equitable access to education and income. In partnership, the two organizations have outlined and initiated an innovative prototypical project for girls and young women in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (referred to as “ALL”) is the most frequent type of blood cancer found in children and teenagers. The disease originates in the bone marrow, where normal blood formation is disrupted by an uncontrolled proliferation of immature blood cells. These immature cells, called leukemia cells, supress the healthy blood cells preventing them from performing their vital functions. Without therapy, ALL leads to severe disease and organ dysfunction with a fatal outcome.
