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The Coordinating Comprehensive Care for Children (4Children) project strengthened social service systems through the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for case management in DRC, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Malawi, Mozambique, South Sudan, and Uganda. This multi-country development has been synthesized into this global case management package that can be considered the gold standard for implementing partners and governments instituting a systematic, individualized, child-centered and family-focused approach for vulnerable households. The tools, SOPs and…
In this video, Sreyna and Chenda, two practitioners from Hagar Cambodia, discuss their learning regarding the impact of the care setting on child rehabilitation. By comparing the differences observed in the rehabilitation process for children supported in Hagar’s family-based care versus in their shelters, Sreyna and Chenda outline the rationale for Hagar’s decision to close their shelters and expand their family-based care and community rehabilitation programs. Sreyna and Chenda further discuss the difference between employing an individual versus ecological and family systems approach to…
Comprised of 12 videos and accompanying discussion guides, this video series features the learning from practitioners working across a range of care-related programs and practices in Cambodia. Topics discussed include abandonment prevention in hospitals, supporting children with disabilities in family-based care, and the impact of the care setting on child rehabilitation outcomes.
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In this webinar presented by RISE Learning Network, Omattie Madray and Zenainda Rosales presented an extensive study recently carried out which analyzed over 100 documents and conducted over 20 interviews to gain insights on practices of organizations supporting and caring for boys affected by sexual violence in their recovery process. They looked into how social norms around gender influence care for boys affected and discussed what is needed to ensure quality alternative care.
This webinar focused on explaining the HIV Risk Assessment cascade and how it is related to OVC_HIVSTAT disaggregates. The presenters also provided guidance for how OVC_HIVSTAT data can be analyzed to enhance program outcomes.
The video below is the recording from the webinar event Starting with the end in view: Designing OVC programs with responsible exit planning for families, programs and national systems, held 12 September 2017.
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In support of the 90-90-90 global initiative to end HIV and AIDS, PEPFAR has instituted a data-driven approach to target geographic areas with high HIV prevalence. As part of this “pivot” in PEFPAR support, OVC programs in low HIV prevalence areas or areas of “sustained support” have had to plan for and support a…
In August 2015, Child Family Health International (CFHI) held a webinar reviewing the situation of children living in residential care facilities around the world. The webinar presenters included John Williamson, Senior Technical Advisor for USAID Displaced Children and Orphans Fund and co-chair of Better Care Network, and Anna McKeon, facilitator of the Better Volunteering, Better Care Initiative. Williamson’s presentation provided an overview of the paper he co-authored titled “Families, Not Orphanages.” The presentation…
The Joint Learning Initiative on Children and HIV/AIDS (JLICA) engages practitioners, policymakers, and scholars in collaborative problem-solving, research, and analysis to address the needs of children living in the context of HIV/AIDS. Its goal is to protect and fulfill the rights of children affected by HIV/AIDS by mobilizing the scientific evidence base and producing actionable recommendations for policy and practice.
What is JLICA?
JLICA is a cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary exercise in collaboration between leading practitioners, policymakers and scholars concerned…
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COVID-19 has highlighted how social and economic barriers prevent vulnerable children and adolescents from accessing and benefitting from biomedical support essential for their health and well-being. This webinar sees global policy makers, donors and implementers explore together how these barriers can be overcome by combining social protection with biomedical support. It will examine the winning innovations of the Reaching All Children Positive Action Challenge - and discuss what policy changes are required to scale up what works.
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The second in a series of webinars for anyone looking to make a positive impact by delivering or advocating for child care reform in Asia.
About this Event
Hope and Homes for Children presents ‘Institutionalised Children in Asia: Covid-19 and Beyond’; a new series of free webinars focusing on care reform within Asia. Designed for practitioners, policy makers, donors or children and adults affected by institutional care, these webinars will explore how we can make a hugely positive impact in the region for children without, or at risk of…