Introduction. The transition from school to work is particularly challenging for people with disabilities, often leading to isolation or unemployment, which limits integration and equal opportunities. The aim of this study, part of the PNRR Safina Project, is to gain a better understanding of this phenomenon and to create an observatory for the collection and monitoring of innovative models of work integration in the Marche Region.

Method. An online round table was organised with 14 representatives from companies, associations, trade unions, schools, health professionals and social services. Each participant was given 15 minutes to present their experience of the school-to-work transition, focusing on challenges, effective strategies, sustainability and future directions. Content analysis was performed.

Results. Bureaucratic difficulties, lack of resources, cultural prejudices, lack of specific training and precariousness of support staff in schools were identified as the main barriers. A coordinated, personalised and autonomy-oriented system, a joint effort of all stakeholders, more training for all actors involved, less bureaucracy, more incentives and more effective use of assistive technologies are the main needs highlighted.

Discussion. The involvement of the various stakeholders has allowed an initial composition of the Observatory, which seems to suggest an integrated approach between school, work, families and services to overcome the bureaucratic, cultural and social barriers that hinder the labour integration of people with disabilities.The identification of good practices will allow the development of operational guidelines to support different institutions in improving pathways to inclusion.

The ageing population and increasing life expectancy present pressing challenges for European welfare systems. Families remain central to care provision in this evolving landscape, particularly in Southern Europe, where cultural values and a welfare state relying on families reinforce this responsibility. Beyond its economic and social implications, caregiving represents a critical yet overlooked factor shaping the landscape of innovation and social change.

The research incorporates a philosophical perspective on the role of labour—mainly domestic and care work—highlighting its classification as gendered and shadow work. Conducted within private or familial spaces, caregiving provides essential services that sustain communities, yet it remains undervalued, unpaid, or underpaid. The systemic reliance on this “invisible labour” to compensate for gaps in public welfare, results in caregivers being deprived of rights, wages, and formal recognition, exacerbating their psychological burden through a romanticized narrative of care.

The secondary data analysis explores the many dimensions of social innovation in family caregiving, examining the sociodemographic profile of caregivers and the impact of unpaid care work on employment, workforce participation, and persistent gender inequalities.

By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this research underscores the urgent need for policy innovations that recognize and support caregivers as key actors in fostering inclusive and sustainable social systems. In doing so, it calls for a paradigm shift in how caregiving is perceived, valued, and integrated into broader socio-economic frameworks.

After World War II, fundamental rights were recognized in international law, and in the Italian Constitution, leading to the "Welfare State" focused on social rights. In particular by the late 19th Century, challenges to individual dignity prompted the development of protective rights. Following the idea that a state is democratic when it protects individuals’ rights, this paper explores the “wicked problem” of care.

As the global population ages, the demand for care is increasing, placing pressure on healthcare systems and families. Informal caregivers, who often bear the emotional and physical burdens of providing care, remain largely unrecognized, despite their crucial role in care.

This paper advocates for the creation of a comprehensive care network that includes public, private, and Third Sector stakeholders, where informal caregivers are recognized as an integral part of the care system. By integrating caregivers into formal structures, it is also possible to ensure that care recipients receive dignified care due to the role of care professionals, and to protect caregivers’ dignity and well-being, allowing them to develop their abilities regardless of their care responsibilities.

It is essential to define a coordinated and inclusive approach, preserving the dignity of both care recipients and caregivers. This can also be achieved by including digital tools for training and coordination between public policies, that offer financial and psychological support, and sustainable partnerships between sectors. By adopting a coordinated, inclusive model, we can alleviate pressure on families and healthcare systems while fostering societal well-being and a more sustainable caregiving framework.

In 2007 Commission on European Family Law presented Principles on Parental Responsibilities, which provide that the child may reside on an alternate basis with the holders of parental responsibilities upon either an agreement or a decision by a competent authority. Moreover, European Assembly in Resolution 2079 (2015) calls on the member States to introduce into their laws the principle of shared residence following a separation, limiting any exceptions to cases of child abuse or neglect, or domestic violence, with the amount of time for which the child lives with each parent being adjusted according to the child’s needs and interests.

According to the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania (further – CC) article 3.169 provides that the child’s residence shall be decided by the mutual agreement of the parents when they separated. In the event of a dispute over the child’s residence, the child’s residence shall be determined by a residence order awarded by the court in favour of one of the parents. CC Article 3.170 provides that a non-residential parent shall have a right to have contact with the child and be involved in the child’s education.

Despite the lack of legal regulation, this article aims to disclose new trends to the child‘s alternating residence in Lithuanian case law (over fifteen years).