Child Friendly Spaces (CFS)
Humanitarian Services
SkillsFuture Credit Eligible
Child Friendly Spaces (CFS)
Duration: 8 hrs
$163.50
(include GST)
The Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) course equips learners with practical skills to support children’s emotional wellbeing in times of crisis, displacement or community disruption.
Designed for educators, frontline volunteers and psychosocial support providers, this course introduces the core principles of CFS and how to translate them into meaningful activities for children through realistic group scenarios, so learners can plan and deliver child-appropriate CFS sessions across emergency shelters, schools, community centres and temporary safe spaces.
Overview
Course Highlights
- Develop an understanding of Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) and their purpose in humanitarian and developmental contexts
- Explain the importance of emotional safety, routine and play in supporting children’s resilience and recovery
- Design and facilitate structured, age-appropriate activities that address children’s psychosocial and developmental needs
Prerequisite Requirements
- Recommended: review PFA for Children – Module 3 (IFRC), pages 5–27, before the session.
- Recommended: review the Hopeful, Healthy and Happy Toolkit before the session.
- Recommended: review the CFS At-Home Activity Cards (World Vision & IFRC PS Centre) before the session.
Ideal Learner Profile
- Educators and school staff
- Frontline volunteers and emergency responders
- Psychosocial support providers
- Individuals supporting children in shelters, community centres or safe spaces
Pricing
| Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $150.00 | ||
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $13.50 | ||
| Nett fee payable (incl. GST) | $163.50 | ||
| Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $150.00 | ||
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $13.50 | ||
| Nett fee payable (incl. GST) | $163.50 | ||
Curriculum & Modules
Module 1 & 2 - Understanding Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS)
Understand the definition, purpose and 4 core principles of a CFS: Safety, Inclusion, Structure and Participation.
Module 3 - Emotional Wellbeing and Psychosocial Needs of Children
Explore emotional and behavioural reactions children may show during distress, and how to support their needs by age group.
Module 4 - Designing and Facilitating CFS Activities
Design a structured CFS session flow, plan an age-appropriate activity, and practise facilitation through a group dry run.
Certificate
Certificate Type
Certificate of Participation.
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