It is with great pleasure that the city of Porto will be hosting the XV Conference EUSARF (European Scientific Association on Residential & Family Care for Children and Adolescents), EUSARF 2018 PORTO, from 2nd to 5th October 2018. As the Chair of the Organizing Committee and on behalf of the EUSARF Committee Board and of the Group for Research and Intervention in Adoption and Out-of-home Care of the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, I would like to welcome you on board!

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal! It is mostly worldwide known for its Port wine, cuisine and old city centre. In 2017, and for the third time, Porto was elected The European Best Destination, by The European Best Destinations Agency. On the banks of the gorgeous River Douro, Porto is well-known for its cosiness, warmth and friendly environment. It will be in this setting, that EUSARF 2018 Porto will be held!

NEWS UPDATE

Please note the following changes in key deadlines:

• on 10^th February 2018, the EUSARF 2018 Porto website was launched;
• on 15^th February 2018, abstract submissions were opened;
• the deadline for submitting abstracts was extended to 18^th April 2018;
• corresponding authors will be notified of abstract acceptance or rejection and the form of presentation by email, no later than 20^th May 2018;
• all presenting authors of accepted abstracts are required to register for the Conference until 20^th June 2018.

Enrolments are now OPEN!!! Please go to REGISTRATION

As far as accommodation is concerned, Porto is a highly sought destination and there are (Conference pre-booked) hotels of different ratings (from 2 to 5 stars) within walking distance of the Conference venue – Centro de Congressos Alfândega do Porto (www.ccalfandegaporto.com).

See you all at the opening session on 2^nd October 2018 in Porto!