Family policy has become one of the most important issues on the public agenda. The influence on families of legislation and the economy, the balance between work and family life, the consequences of demographic changes, and many other related matters are current topics of popular debate.
Public administrations (on city, regional, and state levels) have developed new departments specifically focused on the family, and businesses are now discovering the benefits of becoming family-friendly with regard to their employees as well as their products.
This course provides the tools and skills necessary for developing family policy in the public administration as well as business sector.