In this issue of the BCN Newsletter, we highlight recent research, tools and policy briefs relevant to children's care, including the World Family Map of 2014 from Child Trends, a report from Human Rights Watch on alternative care in Japan, a reflection on indigenous parenting practices from Parenting in Africa, a review of the implementation of the Guidelines in 8 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, a focus on residential care, country care reviews, and more.