Evaluates targeting and human capital impacts of Brazil's Bolsa Familia Program in comparison with Mexico's Oportunidades, and Chile's Chile Solidario.

Examination of Chile Solidario social protection programme which shows that the focus of policy makers and researchers should be on integration of cash transfers within broader social protection policies.

This report aims to provide insight into children’s perceptions of participation within England’s residential care system, and to note any potential or perceived barriers to participation.

Clear programme guidance on psychosocial support, with a special focus on infants and young children. Excellent explanation of psychosocial support models.

Highlights key features of the the Bolsa Familia conditional cash transfer (CCT) Program, such as its design and implementation.

This study commissioned by UNICEF, Hope for African Children Initiative (HACI), and World Conference on Religions and Peace (WCRP) maps and defines roles and responsibilities for Civil Society in the expanded national HIV/AIDS responses. The report pays particular attention to the protection, care and support of orphans and children made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS in Eastern and Southern Africa.

This newsletter is from a seminar on alternative care held in Bangalore, India, in November 2006. Designed to spread information on what organizations have accomplished in the year following the seminar, the newsletter includes specific information on progress and methods, as well as contact information for each organization listed.

Information gathered by the ISS/IRC on the Muslim practice of Kafalah, which serves as a form of long-term fostering and de-facto adoption.

UNICEF's global statistical report on progress against MDGs and other key child-focused indicators.

A regional assessment of responses to children outside parental care in the Caribbean. Extensive research on successful examples of alternative care. Includes recommendations and lessons learned.