This annex contains the Moldova government's "Minimum Standards of Quality for the Functioning of Foster Care." This document addresses compulsory norms, existing at national level, that guarantees a minimum level of quality in the process of

The purpose of this study is to inform stakeholders about the current status of social work in the region, describe the practice environment, identify gaps between what is expected of social workers and the reality, provide examples of best practices, and make recommendations for furthering the development of social work in the region.

This report provides an assessment of the current situation with regards to rights of children in institutions in 42 Council of Europe member states.

In this meta-analysis of 75 studies on more than 3,888 children in 19 different countries, the intellectual development of children living in children's homes (orphanages) was compared with that of children living with their (foster) families.

The purpose of this report is to create a strategy for assessing the status and progress of child welfare reform in CEE/CIS countries using the best available quantitative and qualitative information.

Outlines the contributions of UNICEF to national and international efforts to fulfil children’s right to protection

This report written for UNICEF identifies the key elements for a strategy to take forward the Government of Ukraine’s programme for the reform of child welfare.

Explores causal relationship between increased international adoption and increase in institutional care of children in Europe.

Examines the institutional challenges in implementing national social protection programmes

Update on all recent seminars and activities relevant to child welfare reform and deinstitutionalization in Russia