Examines the use of cash and vouchers to provide people with assistance in emergency situations

A brief overview of foster care practice in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Uganda, and Tanzania. It includes information and lessons learnt on how caregivers are recruited and trained in these countries, how a child is placed, and how family support services are offered.

A paper introducing the concept of a ‘Protective Environment’ which outlines the elements required in a society for the effective protection of children from violence, exploitation and abuse.

This is an issue of the Early Childhood Matters journal. Topics include community based care, out of home care, institutional care, mothers in prison, child-headed households, and other issues from around the world

Collection of articles highlighting suggestions on how to improve existing mechanisms for providing adequate care. Major article on the current state of international thinking on children without parental care.

Examines current conceptual and practical issues relating to reunification of street children with their families. Includes guidelines for organisations operating or starting reunification programmes and suggests directions for future research.

Examines the impact of war on gender relations. Discusses the role of gender relations in creating conflict.

Discusses specific steps to expand on policy guidelines for youth protection and care. Includes list of additional practical resources.

A summary of the debate on the value of PTSD and trauma-focused care during and after acute emergencies. Argues for and outlines distinct intervention strategies to be considered for acute emergency and post-emergency phases.

Documents a unique survey on the impact of AIDS on populations of disabled people. Particular emphasis on identifying disability-specific concerns.