This paper outlines the International Save the Children Alliance’s position on residential care. It addresses the proliferation of residential care, its negative impact on children and the need for international attention. The paper presents the work of Save the Children and other agencies in order to highlight relevent issues and to provide a guide for those working with separated children.

This report outlines factors contributing to children living on the streets, as well as provides numerous examples of various multi-level interventions around the world. It also includes a lessons learned and improved practices section.

Overview of a research study which provides guidelines for care of separated children in large-scale emergencies, focusing on the negative impact of residential care, extended family care, spontaneous and agency fostering, adoption, and alternative placements for adolescents.

Comprehensive tool for undertaking household surveys in order to assess the needs of caregivers and young children in communities affected by HIV/AIDS. The pack includes detailed guidance on conducting the survey and analyzing the data.

Outlines the relationship between HIV/AIDS and education in order to clarify probable changes in demand for and supply of education services. Includes a discussion of responses and best practices.

Outlines links between HIV/AIDS and armed conflict, with emphasis on their joint impacts on children. Summarizes key priorities for dealing with HIV/AIDS, children, and conflict.

Brief overview of successes, challenges, threats and programmatic best practices in addressing the needs of children affected by AIDS.

An analysis of the multi-level factors present in the lives of children living and working on the streets. The author advocates for integrating human rights and child participation based approaches into interventions and supports for at-risk children.

Residential Child Care Staff Selection: Choose With Care draws upon international research and the experience of practitioners to help you improve your ability to recruit the best staff in residential care settings for children.  

This article seeks to draw attention to some of the issues affecting women detainees and the applicable international humanitarian standards which afford them protection and assistance.