This publication introduces the official text of the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children (General Assembly A/HRC/11/L.13) and provides questions for reflection on some of the key content areas outlined in the Guidelines. 

Explores the negative impacts of loss of parental care on children. Advocates for reform for children based on assertion that failure to keep children in families, out of residential institutions and off the streets, will be another barrier to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals

This document outlines EveryChild’s approach to the growing problem of children without parental care by defining key concepts, analysing the nature and extent of the problem, exploring factors which place children at risk of losing parental care, and examining the impact of a loss of parental care on children’s rights.

First briefing paper of series, aims to share good practices and information exchange on preparation for leaving care and after care support

Summary of conference declarations and recommendations prepared by over 400 conference participants emphasizing the crucial importance of family based care for children without parental care.

The Manual for the Measurement of Indicators for Children in Formal Care is manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators.

Policy/analysis tools for manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators

Manual to assist countries in strengthening their information system around children in formal care through data collection around 15 global indicators

Provides global guidance on specific indicators to monitor and evaluate the national responses to orphans and vulnerable children

The first comprehensive resource on child protection statistics. Includes data on children without parental care, child trafficking, child marriage, children with disabilities, etc.