Facing the crisis: supporting children through postive care options

Increasing number of children are at risk of separation from their families

By: Tolfree D
Produced by: Save the Children Fund (SCF) , 2005

This report responds to the situation of the increasing number of children who are at risk of separation from their families or need alternative care due to HIV/AIDS, poverty, conflict, natural disasters, exploitation, abuse and family breakdown. The paper emphasises the need for practice and policy responses that reinforce family- and community-based care and support options. It looks at the underlying principles and rationale for an alternative approach to the protection and care of children and explores a range of 'packages' to meet the individual needs of children both within the family and in a range of care settings.