Working Group 6
Practises and policy impact

This working group analyses whether existing policies at local, regional, national, European and international levels, and welfare and health services effectively address the needs of Transnational Families. It therefore links the results and objectives of the WGs and assist the WGs in systematically compiling, consolidating and further developing insights and findings from research and through systematic consultation with stakeholders in policy and practice.

See more on our members on the E-Cost Website.

More on our work

  • Policy Brief: Challenges and needs of migrant Live-In / 24h care workers and their families

    In many countries, care for older people in private households is taken over by care workers from abroad. This type of care arrangement is often called ‘24-hour care’ or ‘live-in care’. Live-in care workers are paid caregivers who provide long-term care while living in the care recipient’s private household, often for several weeks or months…

  • 10 September 2026: Closing Conference

    The closing conference will mark the culmination of the TraFaDy network, bringing together researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and transnational families. It will present key findings from the six Working Groups, share policy and practice recommendations, and foster dialogue across disciplines and sectors. The event will strengthen the European community of practice on TNF and ensure…

  • 05 May 2026: Meeting of Working Group 6

    Working Grop 6 will meet to have a follow-up discussion on the results of the policy impact conference. The members of the Working Group will debrief on the outcomes of the Policy and Impact meeting and collaborate on strategies for further dissemination of policy briefs, ensuring accessibility and impact across countries. The meeting is held…

Contact

Working group leader:
Mr Attila Böhm
Coface Families Europe, Bruxelles, Belgium

Co-leaders:
Dr Aija Lulle
University of Eastern Finland

Mr Andreas de Boer
International Organisation for Migration

Contact:
WG6@trafady.eu

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