Organizations Working on Children's Care

This page offers a Directory of Organizations working on children’s care issues around the world, at a local, national, regional, and/or global level. The Directory is provided to encourage information sharing and communication between actors working in this sector. 

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IFSW is an international, non-governmental organisation of national associations of social workers striving for social justice, human rights and social development through the promotion of social work, best practice models and the facilitation of international cooperation. 

 

The International Foster Care Organisation (IFCO) is an international network dedicated solely to the promotion and support of family based foster care across the world. They are a volunteer and member based organisation providing a multi-cultural platform for young people, foster carers, social workers, academics, researchers, volunteers, media, policy makers and others to network and share information on a global basis.

The International Movement ATD Fourth World is an NGO that engages with individuals and institutions to find solutions to eradicate extreme poverty, and includes a focus on strengthening families. 

 

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The International Parent Advocacy Network (IPAN) works to increase the influence of parents in child welfare decision making by supporting organizations and activities that promote parent advocacy and the influence and power of parents in child welfare. IPAN’s work will help ensure that children’s, parents’ and families’ needs are met and that their rights are protected.

The IRC is an international NGO that provides humanitarian support around the word, and works with communities to protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence and build their resilience. This includes initiatives with separated children and interim care in emergencies.

Phone: +1 (212) 551 3000

 

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ISS is an international NGO that assists children and families confronted with complex social problems as a result of migration, and promotes child protection and welfare. Part of their mission is to promote the respect of the fundamental right of each child to grow up in a proper family through advocacy and research.

 

James House is a registered Child Protection Agency that offers services to vulnerable families and children. Their role is to: advocate for children`s rights and protection, strengthen and support families, empower the child, their family and community to take ownership and become actively involved in making decisions, focus on community development as a child`s well- being is dependent on their family's and community’s ability to support and care for them, and create a safe and positive living environment for children within their families and communities.

JeCCDO is an NGO that supports children who are orphaned, displaced or lack proper care and support in Ethiopia, and works to find alternative care solutions for them. Jerusalem Children and Community Development Organization (JeCCDO) was established as Jerusalem Association Children’s Home (JACH) in 1985 as an indigenous, non-governmental, humanitarian organization, in response to the needs of children who were left orphaned, displaced or lacked proper care and support as a result of the 1984 famine. JeCCDO facilitates community development process where the wellbeing of children

Jinja Connection is an educational based program for children living on the streets and other vulnerable children in Jinja, Uganda. They are committed to providing quality education, medical care, personal growth, life and decision-making skills, as well showing each child one on one attention and love. Their vision is for every child attending their program to get off the streets and back home with family where they can then receive a proper education and become a positive contributing member of their community.

The Jordan River Foundation (JRF) is a Jordanian non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1995 and Chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah. Main programs include the Jordan River Child Safety Program and the Jordan River Community Empowerment Program. JRF's vision is for a Jordan where solutions are homegrown, where the opportunity to prosper is for all, and where the well being of Jordan's children shapes its future. Its mission is to engage Jordanians to realize their full economic potential and overcome social challenges especially child abuse.