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Milfrid Tonheim, Muireann Ní Raghallaigh, Ketil Eide, Ala Sirriyeh,

An analysis of 14 national foster care policies across six European countries found that while most acknowledge children’s cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds, they provide little concrete guidance on ensuring relational and cultural continuity—particularly for children with migrant backgrounds. The study highlights four policy patterns, including prioritizing adult over peer relationships, emphasizing parental contact over extended family or transnational ties, assuming Western cultural norms, and struggling to balance immediate care needs with maintaining cultural and relational connections.

Changing the Way We Care,

Un aspect esențial al misiunii CTWWC, constă în acumularea și prezentarea evidențelor ce vizează reforma sistemului de îngrijire, în special aspectele referitoare la tranziția copiilor din îngrijirea rezidențială și reintegrarea în propriile familii sau plasamentul în îngrijire alternativă de tip familial și prevenirea separării sau reseparării copiilor de familie. Astfel, pentru acumularea informațiilor concludente, CTWWC a efectuat un sondaj al gospodăriilor în rândul familiilor care au beneficiat de suport în cadrul inițiativei, cu scopul de a informa autorităților publice și practicienii care activează în acest domeniu.

Joint document with Individuals who have experienced institutional care, as well as those who have experience with family-based care,

В Україні вперше особи, які перебували в інституційних установах, а також ті, хто має досвід сімейного догляду, об’єдналися та узгодили спільну позицію щодо реформування системи догляду та підтримки дітей, у тому числі розвитку програм підтримки дітей-сиріт та дітей, позбавлених батьківського піклування.

Joint document with Individuals who have experienced institutional care, as well as those who have experience with family-based care,

In Ukraine, for the first time, individuals who have experienced institutional care, as well as those who have experience with family-based care, have united and agreed upon a common position regarding the reform of the child care and support system, including the development of programs to support orphaned children and children deprived of parental care.

Defence of Children International (DCI), NGO Panel on Children Deprived of Liberty, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Violence against Children, UNICEF,

The Conference is designed as a two-day event, targeting key groups such as administration of justice, children deprived of liberty and professionals who work with them, children on the move, children in institutions and children detained in the context of armed conflict.

Tom Kington - The Times,

A turning point in the campaign to close Romania’s dungeon-like orphanages and cruel homes for the disabled came with the shutting of Camin Spital, a grim block near the Ukrainian border with bars on the windows to stop people from jumping to their deaths.

Changing the Way We Care,

This country care profile provides an overview of key lessons learned in the children’s care reform process in Moldova, including successes, challenges and areas for progress, and gaps in learning and best practice.

Changing the Way We Care,

Studiul sociologic „Implementarea programelor și activităților de sprijin familial primar și a altor activități comunitare centrate pe consolidarea familiei” este un prim studiu realizat în Republica Moldova, cu scopul cartografierii programelor și a activităților de sprijin primar existente prin evaluarea relevanței, a eficienței, durabilității, dificultăților și a bunelor practici. Rezultatele cercetării  au informat elaborarea conceptului și procesul pilotării unui model eficientizat de sprijin primar al familiilor cu copii. Modelul eficientizat al serviciului  urmează să consolideze acțiunile viitoare ale actorilor comunitari în sprijinirea familiilor pentru a putea depăși situațiile de risc.

Coram International, UNICEF ECARO, For Every Child,

This report presents the main findings, conclusions, and recommendations of an evaluation of the child care and deinstitutionalisation reforms in seven countries in the Europe and Central Asia Region (Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Tajikistan). The report offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of child protection systems and the transition from institutional care to family- and community-based alternatives. It highlights key achievements, lessons learned, and best practices, while also addressing the areas where further improvements are needed to ensure that every child can grow up in a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment.

Patricia Lannen,

This is a recording of a presentation Dr. Patricia Lannen, the principal investigator of the “LifeStories project”, delivered during a meeting of the Evidence for Impact Working Group of the Transforming Children's Care Collaborative on 2 October 2024. LifeStories is a 60-year longitudinal study of individuals placed in infant care institutions.