Reviews 80 of the most significant and relevant documents focusing on family care for children affected by HIV/AIDS. Focuses on common areas of concern, research gaps, and ways to address identified needs.

A list of US programs and program approaches that influence family reunification outcomes. Relevant for social workers, policy-makers, and others involved in foster care, after care, and family reunification.

This report examines the current state of orphans and vulnerable children. It provides a regional overview, highlights trends, urges support for alternatives to institutional care and child participation, and presents a framework of protection and care of orphans and vulnerable children. Includes comprehensive data appendices.

A brief fact sheet on the multilevel support needs of children without parental care. Includes a brief section on statistical data and examples of UNICEF action in several countries around the world.

Brief summary of the role of informal, institutional and child-headed households as a result of the AIDS epidemic. Includes general standards by which to implement good practices in child care.

This paper outlines some of the key issues facing separated children, which include physical, protective, psychosocial and guardianship needs. It describes program interventions to prevent separation, to trace and reunify families, to plan interim and long-term care arrangements for separated children.

Report of a field-based study of international protection for internally displaced persons. Presents conclusions and recommendations for policy.

This short paper outlines the factors underlying children's voluntary decisions to join armed groups.

Examines the link between education and the protection needs of children, with a particular focus on the role of education in emergency response.

Slide presentation focusing on the definition of orphans and vulnerable children. Includes a discussion of OVC, child vulnerability and the Millenium Development Goals.