This publication examines the role of an integrated social protection system in strengthening family resilience, preventing family separation and supporting child protection and care reform. The brief outlines how coordinated cash transfers, social services and case management can more effectively address multidimensional vulnerabilities faced by children and families, particularly in the context of conflict, displacement and decentralization.
The document highlights key system bottlenecks and opportunities for strengthening integration across sectors and levels of government. It provides evidence-informed considerations to support policy dialogue and programme design, emphasizing the importance of linking social protection with child protection and family support services to improve coverage, efficiency and outcomes for vulnerable children.
