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The objective of this webinar was to present the best practices learnt in the implementation of the foster care system as an alternative to limited child care institutions for children on the move in The Gambia.
BACKGROUND
In The Gambia, child care institutions are not adequate to respond to the growing needs of children needing protection and assistance services. There is only one Government-owned Shelter for children which is at central level, meaning that, all cases of identified children needing support were ultimately referred to this shelter.
Considering the…
The Task Force on Foster Care of the Transforming Children's Care Global Collaborative Platform held the fourth webinar in the spotlight series on Foster Care Practice on 18 August 2022.
Speakers from Mothers Choice, Hong Kong and the International Parent Advocacy Network participated in the webinar and their presentations focused on:
- Examples of family based care, reunification and support in Hong…
Webinar Recording: Spotlight Series on Foster Care Practice Webinar #1 – Introduction to Foster Care
The Task Force on Foster Care of the Transforming Children's Care Global Collaborative Platform held the first spotlight webinar series on foster care practice on 7 April 2022.
This webinar provided an introduction to the series and included presentations on:
- an overview of existing global guidance in Foster Care;
- an examination of how Foster Care is significant to care reform;
- a review of types of…
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m. ET
The webinar will explore participation in foster care with particular focus on individual decision making for children and young people. We will be hearing from people with lived experience of foster care in different contexts, who will share with us:
- Personal insights into what foster care means to them
- The importance of genuine and integrated participation in foster care
- How children and young people can participate in decision making in their own lives
Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m.ET
This webinar will be the third in the Spotlight Series on Foster Care Practice.
The webinar will focus on safety and protection in Foster Care, with speakers presenting about:
- Understanding assessments
- The emotional well-being of children in foster care
- Foster Care for young people who are seeking sanctuary