Policy Recommendations and conclusions from November’s high level conference focused on mobilizing political will around alternative care for children. Wilton Park and Save the Children UK co-sponsored the conference in partnership with UNICEF and the Better Care Network.
There are challenges to overcome in terms of gathering data, harnessing political will, strengthening systems, securing funding, and increasing public and political understanding regarding children without adequate parental care. This conference provided the opportunity to share good practices, information and ideas. These solutions are not simple – they need to be based on the rights, wishes and best interests of children; they should address the root causes of vulnerability; and they should establish systems of social service, social protection and care. At the heart of these solutions is the goal of supporting families and communities to care for their children. This conference brought together people who wish to champion this issue in their national contexts and to work together to share ideas and give moral support in taking these issues forward.
