Curated articles and stories about children's homes, care, and family support
Key insights from a study with 53 participants: children's homes should be close to home to enable family involvement, feel like a home, and be flexible to changing needs. Informs design of new homes in England.
Updates from Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Mongolia, Uganda. Over 1,300 children received school supplies; kinship care, foster care, and domestic adoption programs; nutrition training for 853 caregivers.
Comprehensive guide for children at risk: family tracing, reunification, alternative care, psychosocial support. Includes contacts for organizations like HIAS, Kenya Red Cross, Refugee Consortium of Kenya, and RefuSHE.
Inspiring story of twin infants adopted by Mariah and Umar, who later adopted their older twin brothers from an orphanage. All four brothers now grow up together in a loving family.
Government initiatives: Nutrition Improvement through Cash and Health Education (NICHE), Presidential Secondary School Bursary (PSSB), Child Protection Volunteers, and Inua Jamii Cash Transfer for orphans.
Foster care and adoption services in Nairobi, Busia, and Kitale. Family Hope Centers provide financial empowerment, education, medical clinics, and water wells to support vulnerable children and families.
Full academic article with thematic analysis: children's homes must prioritize family involvement, homely environment, and adaptability. Findings feeding into design of new homes in England.
Five elements: nurturing interactions, research-based curriculum, ongoing assessment, individualized teaching, and family engagement. Useful for children's home education programs.