This report and research conducted by SOS Children’s Villages reviews alternative care arrangements in Tanzania. The report finds that there are considerable gaps in the implementation of alternative care services in Tanzania, mainly due to weak monitoring, evaluation and oversight. Informal care lacks monitoring or support, while formal care, which is mostly run by private organisations and NGOs, is poorly coordinated and lacks adequate inspection, monitoring or regulation. Although adoption has been legislated, there are inadequate regulations or oversight to ensure that the rights of children and their best interests are upheld during adoption processes.
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