Outlines differences between children in need of welfare services across apparently similar regions/countries/states.

This study commissioned by UNICEF, Hope for African Children Initiative (HACI), and World Conference on Religions and Peace (WCRP) maps and defines roles and responsibilities for Civil Society in the expanded national HIV/AIDS responses. The report pays particular attention to the protection, care and support of orphans and children made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa.

An advocacy strategy to increase support for orphans and OVC in Uganda.

This good practice guide provides a comprehensive description of the steps involved in the process of moving from institutional care to community-based services.

Provides analysis of the historical background and current structure of El Salvador's conditional cash transfer programme with attention to family integration

Outlines how to strengthen social protection, legal protection, and alternative care for children at country level. Contains specific actions that governments and NGO's can take to decrease the vulnerability of children affected by AIDS and respond to instances of abuse, exploitation and neglect.

A set of standards for measurable quality in service provision for children living in homes. Outlines the rights of a child, planning and legalizing children’s care, children’s home administration, management and staffing, and safeguarding child welfare while in the home, which includes nutrition, health, education and religion.

Documents assessment of child welfare and protection of children in orphanages in Liberia.

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.

Presentation on the UN Guidelines on Alternative Care of Children.