The February 2026 Better Care Network newsletter highlights new research, tools, and learning opportunities focused on strengthening care systems for children without adequate family care. This edition features resources on family strengthening and alternative care, including publications on improving support for kinship and family-based care, addressing risks associated with residential care, and advancing evidence on children’s well-being and protection across different care settings. It also highlights the Technical Insights on Children’s Care to Support the Global Campaign on Children’s Care Reform. In addition, the newsletter shares recent publications, upcoming webinars and events, and job and training opportunities for practitioners working across the global child protection and care reform community.
