Save the Children's "First Resort" series focuses on the needs and rights of children who, for a wide variety of reasons, are lacking adequate parental care. This third paper in the First Resort series presents practical examples of the range of options available to policy-makers, practitioners and others with responsibilities for the care and protection of children without adequate parental care.

Practical guidance on responding to the protection and care needs of children separated from their families, with sections on consideration of and arrangements for interim care, family reunion, and alternative long-term placements.

A trainer’s guide for teaching health and life skills to children and young adults based on the experiences of the Mkombozi Centre for Street Children in Tanzania.

A set of questions for parents/caregivers to complete on the child’s health, development, and behavior. Can be used as part of an assessment or to prepare caregivers.

Guidance on the formation of multidisciplinary teams for the provision of services to child victims of abuse and trafficking.

General principles for the protection of trafficked children. Guidance is given on identification, appointment of a guardian, registration, interim care, case assessment, durable solutions, access to justice, costs, and research issues.

Two documents containing training exercises and materials for staff on their responsibilities in safeguarding children. It includes activities on childhood, understanding child abuse, recognizing and responding to child abuse concerns, and making your organization safe for children.

Guidance and activities for organizations in implementing internal child protection standards

A set of basic standards for organizations to implement in order to fulfill their responsibilities in safeguarding children from abuse and exploitation

Standards for shelters and care providers responding to children who have been trafficked. It gives guidance and practice examples of intake procedures, interim and longer term care, support services, integration and reunification