Gatekeeping

"Gatekeeping," as it is used on this web site, is the process of referring children and families to appropriate services or care arrangements with the aim of limiting the number of inappropriate placements. Gatekeeping is an essential tool in diverting children from unnecessary initial entry into alternative care, and reducing the numbers of children entering institutions. Gatekeeping is often carried out by social welfare professionals or trained staff at institutions, but is often aided by members of the community and local service providers.

   

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Bilson, A. & Cox, P. ,

Examines practice of using institutional care for children in poverty and recommends alternative responses to maintain families.

United Aid for Azerbaijan (UAFA),

Documents implementation of Azerbaijan's national de-institutionalisation and alternative care programming

Cristina Roccella,

Analyzes emerging protection problems and priorities of children living in Azerbaijan. Drafts a map of the institutional system related to child welfare at a national level.

Lucy Milich,

This report aims to provide insight into children’s perceptions of participation within England’s residential care system, and to note any potential or perceived barriers to participation.

Cristina Roccella,

This report provides a general overview of the situation of voluntary residential care institutions in Sri Lanka through the results of a national assessment campaign conducted in all districts by Probation Officers and Child Rights Promotion Officers.

Timor Leste - Division of Social Services,

Practical and professional paperwork for residential care including registration and assessment forms, application for renewal of licences, referral forms, and emergency admission forms. Can be modified for different country contexts.

UNICEF,

Assessment of two recently reformed child protection projects in Georgia (Prevention of Infant Abandonment and De-institutionalisation (PIAD) and Family Support and Foster Care (FS&FC)). Includes detailed evaluation methodology and lessons learned.

Annemiek van Voorst,

Detailed examination of debate over institutional and alternative care methods for children without parental care. Includes comprehensive framework for collective action.

International Social Service and International Reference Center for the Rights of Children Deprived of their Family (ISS/IRC),

A brief 2-page overview of what steps should be taken if and when a social worker or other community worker admits a child to a residential institution.

Judita Reichenberg and Anna Nordenmark,

Evaluation of two alternative care programmes in Georgia. Focus on contributions towards the construction of gatekeeping systems for alternative care services. Includes detailed lessons learned and recommendations.