The report provides a background of education systems and child care provision as well as support services in Austria, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, and specifies the issue of young mothers aged from 15 to 25 years who dropped out of the system. It also describes challenges and opportunities of young mothers to re-enter education system, financial costs and support systems presenting some good practices in project partner countries.

It shows up national differences but at the same time gives a holistic overview over the partners’ countries.

Child care facilities and funding systems for child care in project partner countries are presented, as well related opportunities and supporting organisations are described. Quality of child care system is considered high if available, free and friendly for low income families.

This report is based on National Project partner reports from Austria, Bulgaria, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, and Spain.

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