Case Management in the Context of Care Reform in Eastern and Southern Africa

Case Management in the Context of Care Reform in Eastern and Southern Africa
Changing the Way We Care and UNICEF

This paper explores the role of case management in the context of care reforms. It offers cross-cutting principles of good practice, essential steps, and describes critical factors involved in effective case management practices. Drawing on literature from the Eastern and Southern Africa region and beyond, the paper aims to provide overarching guidance to professionals and stakeholders involved in children’s care, welfare, and protection. 

"Care Conversations" ICB Podcast Episode #2: Niels Peter Rygaard

"Care Conversations" ICB Podcast Episode #2: Niels Peter Rygaard
Uduyan Care

Niels Peter Rygaard, a leading child psychologist, sheds light on 'missing links' and growth-encouraging assessment methods in this episode of episode of Care Conversations: ICB Podcast. He explores the ways of connecting with children without parental care and ways to make small changes that create a large impact in the world of family strengthening and alternative care. 

Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity: A U.S. Government Strategy for Children to Thrive 2024–2029

Advancing Protection and Care for Children in Adversity: A U.S. Government Strategy for Children to Thrive 2024–2029
USAID

The Thrive Strategy incorporates updated evidence on children in adversity and their needs, and considers the ongoing impact of global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, spotlighting the polycrisis that children in adversity and families are experiencing.

Unpacking Childrens' Involvement in Armed Conflict: The Current Context in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America

Unpacking Childrens' Involvement in Armed Conflict: The Current Context in the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America
CPC Learning Network, ChildFund Alliance, the Program on Forced Migration and Health at Columbia University, the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict

This webinar was a panel conversation hosted by the CPC Learning Network, ChildFund Alliance, the Program on Forced Migration and Health at Columbia University, and the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict that brought together a panel of experts to discuss the root causes leading to recruitment and involvement in activities of armed groups as well as the current context in countries such as Sudan, Colombia, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and more.

Family Matters: Growing up in Family-Based Care Makes a World of a Difference

Family Matters: Growing up in Family-Based Care Makes a World of a Difference
Marian J. Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn

This article reviews a study conducted about child development in residential care, foster/kafalah care, and adoptive families. The authors of the study demonstrated that institutions cannot provide safe, stable, and shared care for children, and lead to substantial delays in their development, not only for physical health but also for mental health and neurocognitive growth.