The European Commission is preparing a pilot for a European Child Guarantee Card, designed to make it easier for children and families to access the services they are entitled to. To make sure the Card works for the people who will use it every day, EPA consulted its member organisations and drew up recommendations based on the results.
Survey Report
Between 16 September and 15 October 2026, EPA surveyed its member organisations. The report presents their views on which services the Card should cover, what concerns them most, and their experience with similar initiatives.
Policy Recommendations
Drawing on the survey and on existing research, EPA sets out its recommendations for a Card that is built on universal services, designed so that no child is singled out, simple and safe to use, clear in practice, recognised across Member States, and supported by sustainable funding and independent evaluation.
Drawing on the survey and on existing research, EPA sets out its recommendations for a Card that is built on universal services, designed so that no child is singled out, simple and safe to use, clear in practice, recognised across Member States, and supported by sustainable funding and independent evaluation.
