This article explores the perspectives and programme needs of transition service providers (institutions and the government) in preparing and supporting adolescent girls leaving institutional care in Harare, Zimbabwe. Service providers define successful transition programming as
Social workers from urban communities in the prairie region of Canada were surveyed on their understandings of family. Study findings suggest that social workers’ construction of family and the decision they make about family life
This discussion paper highlights the prevalence of violence against children in Africa, including in family and alternative care settings. It also makes recommendations on strategies for addressing the problem, including investing in a skilled and
This report shines light on the magnitude of the problem of violence against children, showing that 75% of the world’s children have experienced some form of violence. The report makes recommendations for addressing the issue
This resource book aims to introduce the PDAK Child and Family Support Center as a childcare paradigm shift from institutionalization toward family-based and alternative care. It focuses on the strengthen of professional social workers in
Developed and tested through workshops by Save the Children, this tool is for social workers who work with children and families through family support centers. It provides a definition, standards and quality of practice related
The intent of this working paper is to improve practice in the area of LGBTI* children in care. This paper contains three sections that cover research and tools; interviews; and practice examples.
Five emergent themes about residential child and youth care in Europe are highlighted in this report, including: residential child and youth care workers as social pedagogues and educators; Opening Doors and the de-institutionalisation agenda in
In August 2016, the project of International Youth Exchange “Be the Change” gathered 53 young adult care leavers ages 18-25 from 15 countries to develop standards for care leavers. This document is the original product
Catawba County Social Services (CCSS) child welfare operations, in response to increased national emphasis on child well-being and healthy life-time family connections for youth exiting foster care, has pioneered an approach to post-permanency support services.
This report is an initial evaluation of a pilot fostering project in Tajikistan that aims to develop a range of early years social services for families with babies and disabled children. The report includes an
The Guidelines provide practical guidance for effective reintegration that can help organizations to design high quality programs; measure impact; train practitioners; and pursue national level systemic change in support of reintegration. The Guidelines are available
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