The Better Care Network (BCN) is an interagency initiative that facilitates global information exchange and collaboration among the growing number of organizations, governments, community

Maestral International is currently providing technical support to several multi-year children’s care reform initiatives.

On June 9, Keystone Human Services International and partners hosted a side event at the 18th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD on “Closing the Revolving Doors: A Lifespan Approach to Deinstitutionalization.” Panelists explored challenges, opportunities, and success stories in advancing sustainable care reform and community-based supports for children and adults with disabilities.

In this editorial, The Lancet calls for prioritization of family strengthening efforts and greater societal and political action to invest in early identification of family stressors and remove barriers to family stability well before children are

The Better Care Network (BCN) is an interagency initiative that facilitates global i

This brief explores how the detention or imprisonment of a parent or primary caregiver affects children’s rights, well-being, and development, often exposing them to stigma, instability, and reduced access to essential services. It calls for child-sensitive justice processes, greater use of alternatives to detention, and coordinated support systems that prioritize the child’s best interests at every stage.

The Voice of the Child toolkit is an evidence-based resource designed for researchers, service providers, clinicians, and others keen to involve children and young people in their work – whether they are just starting out or looking to expand their skills. Drawing on research, consultations, and best practice, this toolkit offers practical guidance for planning, designing, and implementing a process of involvement – whatever your context. 

The 2024 Annual Report of the Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health highlights the Coalition’s expanding efforts to address the global mental health needs of children, youth, and caregivers.

The VACS Data Dashboard is a comprehensive online tool designed to provide easy access to data from the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) across more than 20 countries.

This free course offers a comprehensive curriculum addressing the unique challenges faced by children in refugee, internal displacement, and international migration contexts. The curriculum is designed as a stand-alone module that can be incorporated into existing social work curricula or national training programs for frontline social service workforce members. The material is most appropriate for those with foundational case management skills and providing direct services in countries with large populations of children on the move.