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Learning briefs are short resources that share more about how Changing the Way We Care undertakes a certain aspect of the care reform work and what some of the main lessons are. This learning brief was developed as part of the initiative's 2022 annual report and shares learning on family-based alternative care from Guatemala, Moldova, India and Kenya and links the reader to additional CTWWC resources on the topic.
Changing The Way We CareSM (CTWWC) is a global initiative designed to promote safe, nurturing family care for children. This includes reforming national…
To understand what is working well and not so well in out-of-home care, CREATE developed a survey based on the National Standards for Out-of-Home Care (National Standards). The National Standards were written by the Australian Government and include areas that are important to the wellbeing of all children and young people in care. These areas include things like participation, education, health, being connected to family and heaps more.
It’s been five years since CREATE did their first survey, so CREATE wanted to do a follow-up survey to see whether things are better, worse, or have…
What is this booklet about?
Three young people will share stories with you – their own and those of other children and young people in care. This will help you gain a better understanding of how alternative care works, what your rights are as a young person in care and whether these rights are being respected. There are also some concrete examples of issues that arise during the care process that should help you make decisions and improve communication with your caregivers and social workers. Knowing what your rights are and what they mean in your daily life will empower you to speak up…
The aim of this book is to explain to children what to expect during the time the institution in which they reside is closing. This book belongs to the child and asks the child to complete the worksheets and write down any questions they have at this time. The book has been written for children aged from about 8 - 16 years old. It has been designed using an easy to read format so that it is also accessible for children with intellectual disabilities. Some children may need support to read and complete the activity sheets in the book.
Changing Futures is a website for young people made by young people with experience of Tusla [child welfare] services in Ireland. The website offers platforms for children ages 10-15 years old and 16-18 years old and takes them through some of the things they can expect as they enter into care. The website shares the stories of young people involved in the care system or "getting help from Tusla services" and the details of their experiences to help other young people become more familiar with the process.
"We think this website could really be used by anybody, like teachers at…
This RELAF booklet, Application of the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, is a child-friendly guide to the Guidelines of for the Alternative Care of Children meant for children and adolescents to inform them of their right to live with their families and make that right a reality. This book is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Guidelines, which state that all children should be cared for and protected if they cannot live with their parents or are at risk of losing that care, offering recommendations for how decisions…
WHAT: A child friendly assessment form for children/young people who are caregivers. The assessment helps them to identify what support services they may need.
WHO: Children and young people who look after others (including child headed households), and social and community workers supporting young caregivers.
WHERE: Global relevance with adaptations to some of the questions. The pictures would also need to be changed to suit the local context.
WHY: A useful tool for engaging…