Guidelines for caregivers of children in emergency situations, with a focus on the role of play in childhood learning and development. Includes a comprehensive list of suggested activities.

A three-page document outlining how to recognize signs of abuse, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect.

A brief literature review of the key findings of academic research into the effects of institutional care for vulnerable children. Contains information on the negative effects of institutional care.

This paper examines the short-term impact of conditional cash transfer programs in comparison to traditional social assistance programs. Programs in Colombia, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua and Turkey are highlighted.

A paper with guidelines for keeping children with families and providing proper care and protection for them. It provides examples and plans for those interested in planning care for separated children.

A manual primarily concerned with the prevention of separation of children during emergencies. It provides a field-oriented guide to solve problems specific to emergency care and tracing and family reunification of babies and children five years and younger.

A brief fact sheet on providing legal protection for children. Highlights the search for stable solutions, personalization of measures, procedural guarantees and care decisions.

A brief fact sheet outlining factors to be considered when deciding to separate a child from his or her family.

A guide for governments, international organizations and NGO’s for measuring, monitoring and evaluating the national response for children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS.

An overview of child rights and protection as it relates to the central tenets of Islam. Contains brief information on alternative care, children affected by HIV/AIDS, protection from abuse, and other issues.