International Social Service’s first segment of the series addresses the historical background and the principles and objectives of the Guidelines

A comparative study on the ethical responsibility of receiving countries of intercountry adoption.

Update on all recent seminars and activities relevant to child welfare reform and deinstitutionalization in Russia

The second tool in the Keeping Children Safe Toolkit which is a resource pack that provides guidance and activities to organisations ing meeting established standards

This study sought to assess, analyse and inform the different forms of vulnerabilities affecting children and youth, and their effects and existing strategies and programmes addressing the challenges and vulnerabilities facing orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY) in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. The study also sought to propose recommendations for improvement, and development of minimum standards for OVCY and the finalisation of the SADC OVCY Strategic Framework.

This document sets forth key standards through which child and youth protection, particularly in regards to foster care, will be approached in Western Australia.

Examines the outcomes of family strengthening model in Uganda.

This resource is designed to be used as a guide for those in the Faith community working with orphaned children.

The third tool in the Keeping the Children Safe Toolkit builds upon the development and implementation of standards portions to address training staff on protocol

Provides analysis on the implementation and outcomes of child abandonment prevention and orphan care programming in Bolivia.