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Adequate health and nutrition is essential for the healthy development of children. Families affected by illness may not be able to work or provide proper care. Children in these situations are at risk of dropping out of school in order to care for a sick adult and work in order to replace lost income. If the caretaker dies from the illness, the child risks a number of negative outcomes including living on the street or being placed in institutional care.
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The provision of free or affordable health and nutrition services is vital in the protection of children and…
… and individualised models of care. In times of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, this new Report comes at a … are not to further compromised by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. REPORT ON THE TRANSITION FROM … and individualised models of care. In times of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, this new Report comes at a …
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Poverty is a leading cause of child separation. Families may be torn apart by the stresses of trying to provide for their basic needs, and children may be abandoned or exploited for financial purposes. Household economic strengthening aims to reduce a family’s vulnerability to poverty, increase economic independence, and improve people’s ability to provide for their children.
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Economic strengthening alone will not prevent separation or protect children, and should form part of a comprehensive support package, including psychosocial work, community…