Official Title: (in French) Transformation des structures familiales et évolution des politiques sociales : les services à la petite enfance comme services de cohésion sociale.)

Acronym: TSFEPS (or Child care Project)

Duration: 2001-2004

In a context of changing family structures, the Child care Project analysed the way public policy, the family sphere and third sector organisations interact in the field of childcare services. Its specific objective was to understand the impact of these services on social cohesion, and their suitability in responding to the changes in family structures. The research employed a comparative approach, studying eight European Union member states. Its findings were used to develop recommendations on social and family policy.