In 2009 Eurochild carried out a survey of the situation of children in alternative care in Europe through its member organisations. The survey was not intended as a scientifically rigorous research exercise but rather to identify what information is readily available and to note some common trends across Europe.

This report from the International Labor Organization is the first in a series of the World Social Security Reports whose chief aim is to present the results of regular statistical monitoring of the state and developments of social security in the world. It presents the knowledge available on coverage by social security in different parts of the world and identifies existing coverage gaps. It also examines the scale of countries’ investments in social security, measured by the size and structure of social security expenditure and the sources of its financing.

Offers updates, authoritative data, evidence and recommendations on key areas including prevention of mother-to-child transmission, paediatric care and treatment, preventing infection among adolescents and young people, protection, care and support for children affected by HIV and AIDS, programme monitoring and evaluation.

The latest in a series of reports produced by UNICEF on the status of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). This is an easy-to-use reference document for policy­makers and key stakeholders who work in the response for orphans and vulnerable children. It presents the 17 indicators described in the Guide to Monitoring and Evaluation of the National Response for Children Orphaned and Made Vulnerable by HIV/AIDS

Provides global estimates of the number of highly vulnerable children; a summary of United States Government (USG) assistance programs for highly vulnerable children; a summary of progress coordinating the response among USG agencies; key strategic issues and opportunities; priorities for 2009–2010 and beyond; and a summary of the results and achievements of USG assistance

This document outlines EveryChild’s approach to the growing problem of children without parental care by defining key concepts, analysing the nature and extent of the problem, exploring factors which place children at risk of losing parental care, and examining the impact of a loss of parental care on children’s rights.

The Manual for the Measurement of Indicators for Children in Formal Care is manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators.

The first comprehensive resource on child protection statistics. Includes data on children without parental care, child trafficking, child marriage, children with disabilities, etc.

Provides global guidance on specific indicators to monitor and evaluate the national responses to orphans and vulnerable children

Policy/analysis tools for manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators