This 'companion primer' from the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) provides an overview of the ways in which adversity impacts brain development and how the use of appropriate interventions based on relationships can help reshape children's brains, leading to greater wellbeing and better outcomes for kids from hard places.

This article from NPR describes the growing global movement to move away from orphanage care for children, and discourage orphanage visits and volunteering which often drives the separation of children from their families.

The Partnerships Plus project invites qualified local and/or U.S.-based organizations, private voluntary organizations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, or universities to submit a Concept Paper as a first step in a competitive process to support the achievement of the Objectives established in the U.S. Government strategy, Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity: A U.S. Government Strategy for International Assistance (APCCA).

The Partnerships Plus project invites qualified local and/or U.S.-based organizations, private voluntary organizations, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, or universities to submit a Concept Paper as a first step in a competitive process to support the achievement of the Objectives established in the U.S. Government strategy, Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity: A U.S. Government Strategy for International Assistance (APCCA).

The Faith to Action Initiative is seeking to build a comprehensive list of those who can provide support services for residential care facilities in transitioning to family-based care. This survey has been created to gather information about organizations or individuals who are assisting or seeking to assist residential care providers with on-the-ground, individualized support for transitioning their services to family-based care.

Designed for trainers imparting life skills education to children ages 5-18.

This toolkit is designed for the social service workforce in need of basic counseling skills. It includes mini lessons that teach fundamental counseling skills and activities and worksheets to provide opportunity to practice the skills.

This toolkit is designed for parents/caregivers and the social service workforce guiding them. It provides practical tips that can be implemented quickly and mini lessons on topics of importance to anyone raising or supporting a child.

A critical step of the transition process is to put in place a written agreement that clearly outlines the commitments, expectations, and conditions of the partnership. A partnership agreement is typically signed after successful completion of the onboarding process. It formalizes the decision of key stakeholders to transition and should not be done before ample time and opportunity have been provided to secure buy-in.

Данное руководство предназначено для детей и молодежи, выходящих или вышедших из служб альтернативного ухода, и содержит информацию и советы, которые помогут им развить навыки, необходимые для жизни. Государственным учреждениям, некоммерческим организациям, а также всем, кто предоставляет поддержку молодым людям покидающим службы ухода, рекомендуется распечатать и распространить среди них данное руководство.