The Committee on the Rights of the Child held a day of general discussion on 16 September on “Children without parental care”.  

A practical guide for local and communtiy based organizations about how to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation in disaster and emergency situations.

Presentation on the UN Guidelines on Alternative Care of Children.

This document contains a bibliography global conditional cash transfer documents.

This report captures the discussions and activities from a workshop held in Kathmandu, Nepal on 17-19 October 2005 on engaging men as caregivers. The report presents a background and rationale, the expectations and objectives of the workshop, and an overview of work being done to engage fathers both in the region as well as globally.

Save the Children's "First Resort" series focuses on the needs and rights of children who, for a wide variety of reasons, are lacking adequate parental care. This third paper in the First Resort series presents practical examples of the range of options available to policy-makers, practitioners and others with responsibilities for the care and protection of children without adequate parental care.

Practical guidance on responding to the protection and care needs of children separated from their families, with sections on consideration of and arrangements for interim care, family reunion, and alternative long-term placements.

A trainer’s guide for teaching health and life skills to children and young adults based on the experiences of the Mkombozi Centre for Street Children in Tanzania.

A set of questions for parents/caregivers to complete on the child’s health, development, and behavior. Can be used as part of an assessment or to prepare caregivers.

Guidance on the formation of multidisciplinary teams for the provision of services to child victims of abuse and trafficking.