The European Union, as an organization of international character and effects, integrates its member countries to develop a space that is sensitive to the problems of poverty and social exclusivity. By recognizing the implications of the vicious cycle that poverty has on society, the European Union systematically invests in its human and social capital. The open coordination method and the concept of child welfare are the key tools developed in the context of the fight against child poverty and the protection of their well-being. They’re also an example soft law mechanisms, which means they encourage learning together and exchanging good examples of practises among the member countries. Consequently, presented in this theoretical work will be the European and Croatian strategic framework for abolishing child poverty, with a special insight on Croatian social politics regarding its mitigation. With that insight, it is clear that Croatia is still developing its own comprehensive policy regarding child poverty, as well as an integrated set of measures and programs. The development of systematic measures, which will improve access to key services and prevent social problems as well as the vicious cycle of poverty, is at the center of the national documents.