In-country social work teams are typically external units that work alongside the organisations undergoing transition. Case workers are trained specifically in the reintegration of children exiting from long-term privately-run institutions and play a critical role in preparing children and families for reunification and permanency in placements. Many use their own robust case management procedures to supplement their national case management systems, with a particular focus on the family reconnection phase prior to placement determination.

Placements are predominantly kinship care but other placements and services include community-based foster care, semi-independent living arrangements, and support for young people to safely leave care. Some projects include community development programming and support for local schools to prevent family separation.