According to this study, mothers who abuse substances are more likely to have impaired parenting and lose custody of their young children. 

This research examines the long-term stability of legally permanent adoptive and guardianship homes for former foster youth. 

Este documento discute el enfoque integral utilizado por Save the Children para promover la sinergia entre la autonomía personal y el desarrollo económico. 

This document discusses the comprehensive approach used by Save the Children to promote synergy between personal autonomy and economic development. 

This report reviews the maritime movements of asylum-seeking children across South East Asia and their experiences in countries of origin, transit and destination. 

This is a community violence informational document for youth.  It discusses the impact that community violence has had on the lives of young people and provides tips on how young people can look out for their safety. 

This document is a community violence checklist for youth.  It helps young people asses the level of community violence in their lives.

This is a joint statement issued by ACPF and the Global Partnership to End Violence against Children following the Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Ending Violence against children in Africa held in Addis Ababa, on September 29th and 30th, 2016.

This  paper is the investigation of the level of teachers’ preparedness and their ability to deal with learners from child headed households (CHHs) in their (learners) academic pursuits.

To meet the demand for high quality trainer's training programs in the group care sector, Fairstart Foundation designed an online education program for training groups of caregivers.

This article discusses literature on Reslient Therapy in addition to the results of research on how its use can be a positive tool for kinship care.  

Presentation by Linda Richter at the CCABA & IAS for the Meeting on Children and Especially Marginalized Populations on the 10-11th February 2010 in Geneva.

This document contains revised alternative care guidelines for Ethiopia.  It discusses how development intervention has shifted from a needs based approach to a rights based approach. 

This video is presented by Better Care Network and UNICEF. It features interviews with experts, including members of the Kenya Care Leavers Association explaining some of the negative impacts of institutionalization and highlighting their efforts to support young people who are transitioning out of care. 

This country care review includes the care-related Concluding Observations adopted by the Committee on the Rights of the Child. 

This country care review includes the care-related Concluding Observations adopted by the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

This article aims to assess the relevance of Western youth development models to adolescents in institutional care in India.  The authors review three frameworks for positive youth development.

This document is an article focusing on the experiences of forced migrant youth aged 12 to 17 from Myanmar who have grown up as temporary residents along the northwest border of Thailand.  

This document is a report on the 2016 Online Survey of Unregistered Children’s Homes in Thailand. This report found that there are more than 200 unregistered children’s homes in Thailand that have an online presence, and the current registration requirements for private children’s homes in Thailand seem to be inadequate if Thailand aims to work towards implementation of the United Nations Alternative Care Guidelines.

This document contains the result of a survey taken in December 2014 of children’s homes located in Sangkhlaburi, Thailand.  

In this report, Lazarenko notes that adolescents between ages 16 to 18 who attend vocational educational institutions in conflict-affected areas are at a particularly high risk of involvement in armed forces/groups or sexual exploitation.

This article is a discussion of the state of foster care for children with disabilities.  This study explores three areas related to foster care outcomes: 1) previous disrupted or dissolved adoptions among youth with and without intellectual disabilities; 2) demographic or disability related disparities of youth with intellectual disabilities who were and were not discharged from care; and 3) foster care outcomes of youth with and without intellectual disabilities. 

This chapter of Young People Transitioning from Out-of-Home Care reviews the state of South African youth, particularly regarding poverty, employment and education, providing the social context within which to consider those leaving care.