Strengthen integrated child protection systems (CPS) incl. via cross-sectoral collaboration, and ensure child-centred, coordinated responses to violence against children, to contribute to the implementation of Commission Recommendation on integrated CPS
Strengthen integrated child protection systems (CPS) supports public authorities and civil society in practical, cross-sector projects to prevent violence against children and coordinate child-centred responses.
Funder: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Portal deadline) | November 3, 2026 (Call document deadline)
Funding Amounts: €200,000–€600,000 requested per project for 12–24 months
Summary: Supports practical projects strengthening integrated child protection systems and coordinated, child-centred responses to violence against children.
Key Information: At least two beneficiaries are required, including a public authority as lead or co-applicant; research-focused projects are not funded.
Description
This CERV Daphne topic supports systemic changes in preventing, detecting and responding to violence against children, contributing to the Commission Recommendation on integrated child protection systems. Managed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers, it promotes multidisciplinary cooperation among public authorities, professionals and civil society, with families and children closely involved.
Projects may strengthen prevention, child-friendly reporting and referrals, integrated victim support, accountability and monitoring, or national child protection and anti-bullying plans. Relevant sectors include education, justice, health and mental health, social services, care, digital services, sport, leisure, media and culture. Practical, sustainable measures are preferred. Children must participate meaningfully in project design, implementation and monitoring, with strict safeguarding. Research may support project objectives but cannot be the main focus.
