Strategy of Children and Families 2012-2020

The Strategy of Children and Families 2012-2020 is a national cross-sectoral strategy of Estonia. Its main objective is to improve the well-being and quality of living of children and families, thereby promoting the birth of children.
Five strategic objectives have been set for the achievement of the main objective: (1) the Estonian child and family policy is knowledge-based and uniform in order to support the sustainability of society; (2) Estonia is a country that supports positive parenting and offers the necessary support to raising children and being a parent in order to improve the quality of living and future of children; (3) the rights of children are guaranteed and a functional child protection system is created in order to value each child and the kind of safe environment that supports the development and well-being of children; (4) Estonia has a system of combined benefits and services that support the adequate economic coping of families in order to offer constant security to families; and (5) Men and women have equal opportunities for reconciliation of work, family and private life in order to promote a quality everyday life that meets the needs of each family member.