Alternative care refers to non-traditional family-based or residential care for children when they are deprived of parental care. It is estimated that between 3.2 and 9.4 million children reside in institutional-type residential care settings globally. Most commonly, children enter residential care due to a combination of factors that may include natural disaster, poverty, abuse, neglect, or risks to safety. Introduction to residential care is also associated with low household income, lack of access to basic services (e.g., education), disability, and/or parental challenges.  …

… practice, schools charge parents undeclared extra costs to cover basic operating costs and even salaries. This makes … practice, schools charge parents undeclared extra costs to cover basic operating costs and even salaries. This makes …

… they have clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and can cover basic needs. ▪ Link the young person to social support … they have clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and can cover basic needs. ▪ Link the young person to social support …

COVID-19 led to widespread disruption of services that promote family well-being. Families impacted most were those already experiencing disparities due to structural and systemic barriers. Existing support systems faded into the background as families became more isolated. New approaches were needed to deliver evidence-based, low-cost interventions to reach families within communities. The authors adapted a family strengthening intervention developed in Kenya (“Tuko Pamoja”) for the United States. The authors tested a three-phase participatory adaptation process. In phase 1, they…

Many developed and developing countries are working to improve the lives and livelihoods of persons with disabilities by investing in social protection schemes. However, more needs to be done to build and strengthen social security systems to ensure that persons with disabilities can access the income support they need. This report provides insights into the current situation in Kenya regarding the inclusivity of social protection for people with disabilities. It begins by presenting a brief overview of the general access of persons with disabilities in Kenya to social services and income…

Over the two days of May 23-24, 2022, the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network – Africa (JENA) and the Africa Task Force of the Vatican COVID-19 Commission brought together practitioners and specialists for a critical examination of the Theology and Practice of Child Protection in Africa. The objective of this conference was threefold:

• To listen to God and to one another in order to discern the best ways to carry out the work of child protection in Africa
• To develop proposals and interdisciplinary discussion papers that will be used to contribute to taking forward…

… and psychosocial support during the COVID-19 pandemic to cover the needs of the population and people on treatment for … and psychosocial support during the COVID-19 pandemic to cover the needs of the population and people on treatment for …

… in Mathari, and this adult was completely naked. I had to cover the eyes of my child as we were passing through”. … in Mathari, and this adult was completely naked. I had to cover the eyes of my child as we were passing through”. …

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… affects their ability to feed their family members, to cover school costs, and to pay rent and utility bills. Some … affects their ability to feed their family members, to cover school costs, and to pay rent and utility bills. Some …