Foster Care Awareness and Social Work Practice Models Program Held
A foster care awareness programme for academic staff was held on 21 July 2026. Experts from Kağıthane Social Services Centre discussed applications, supporting children in family settings, and social service models.
An awareness program titled “Introduction to Foster Care and Social Work Practice Models” was held for academic staff on July 21, 2026, in cooperation with Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s Societal Contribution Coordination Office, INU-CELT and the Kağıthane Social Service Center.
Psychologist Osman Fatih Çıtak, Director of the Kağıthane Social Service Center, and sociologist Esra Okumuş addressed the importance of foster care services, application and assessment procedures, the key differences between foster care and adoption, the importance of children growing up in a safe and supportive family environment, and current social work practices.
Participants gained comprehensive information about legal procedures, practical examples and field experience relating to foster care. The program concluded interactively with participants’ questions and contributions. It aimed to increase academic staff’s knowledge and awareness of foster care, share current approaches to social work practice and strengthen social responsibility.
