Facing the Crisis: Supporting Children through Positive Care Options

The Save the Children Fund

WHAT: Provides a brief overview of the main issues relating to out-of-home care of children. It emphasizes the need for practice and policy responses that reinforce family- and community-based care and support options.

WHO: Policy makers, managers and social and community workers responsible for the care and protection of children.  

WHERE: Global relevance

WHY: Provides useful examples of potential packages of care and support for young people, as well as a model for decision making on determining if out of home care is necessary.

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