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.

Please note that the inclusion or exclusion of organizations in this Directory does not necessarily entail any judgement or endorsement on the part of BCN or its advisory group on the quality of their programs or services. In line with BCN's Mission, criteria for adding an organization to the Directory include evidence of relevant work in the areas of family strengthening, prevention of separation, alternative care, reintegration and transition from care, care reform, and other relevant areas. We are continuing to expand our directory and welcome suggestions of additional organizations to highlight.

Note: Choosing 'Global' from the drop-down menu below will produce a list of organizations that work at the global level (not a list of all organizations).

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Bopoma Villages

Bopoma Villages strengthens and equips families and communities in rural Zimbabwe to move from extreme poverty to opportunity, self-reliance and hope. Bopoma Villages is a Christian faith-based organization that works with community volunteers to strengthen and equip families to care for more than 450 orphaned children in 12 rural villages in Zimbabwe.

BRAVEAURORA Ghana

BRAVEAURORA is a non-profit, independent association. Since 2009 they have been supporting children at risk and their families in Ghana and sustainable village development.

Bridge for Youth

The Bridge for Youth is dedicated to providing the connection between the current realities of homelessness and a brighter, safer, more stable future.

The Bridge is a safe and welcoming place for youth ages 10-17 in the Twin Cities who have no one to turn to, nowhere to go. With a dedicated staff and strong support from the community, they help hundreds of youth get off the street, into safe shelter, and on to a better life. Their welcoming, residential setting is unique among programs for runaway and homeless youth, providing services at no charge, 24/7/365.

Bright Hope

Bright Hope is a Christian faith-based organization that partners with local churches to provide family-based care to orphaned children, including through support and training for families caring for orphans.

Buckner International

Buckner International is a Christian ministry dedicated to the transformation and restoration of the lives they serve. Their mission is to serve vulnerable children, families and seniors.

Buckner International has offices in the United States, Mexico, Honduras, Peru, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Kenya.

Buckner Peru

Buckner Peru is an NGO that works to protect the rights of vulnerable children, particularly through family and community strengthening initiatives that aim to prevent child abandonment.

Buds of Christ

Buds of Christ exists to empower and enable wellbeing of orphan children from the most disadvantaged communities, with a special focus on girls who have lost their parent/s and are living in disadvantaged circumstances of poverty, caste discriminated communities and HIV & AIDS. They strive to empower children through child rights to reduce their vulnerability and help them grow up to be capable adults in this world.

BULA

BULA's mission is to empower children and youth in vulnerable situations by improving access to quality education, by strengthening families, and by facilitating a platform of support and dialogue among, and for, young people. BULA also believes that by breaking the cycle of institutionalization, by supporting the alternative care framework, and by providing support to young people transitioning out of care, they can reduce vulnerability and strengthen their educational support initiatives.

Butterflies

Butterflies is a registered voluntary organization working with street and working children in Delhi since 1989. It is also working with children in Uttrakhand since 2010 and in the Tsunami affected areas of Andamans and Nicobar Island since 2005. Butterflies has earned recognition worldwide for its innovative, realistic and relevant programmes for street and working children.

Cafcass

Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. They put children’s needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children’s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting, and that decisions are made in their best interests. Operating within the law set by Parliament (Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000) and under the rules and directions of the family courts, they are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.