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It is now estimated that the tsunami, although not the largest in recorded history, has inflicted some of the greatest devastation, claiming more than 170,000 lives and displacing an estimated 1.5 million people (Table 1). As it became clear that a large portion of those most affected were children, many Americans (and would-be parents from other nations) were moved to open their hearts and homes – through adoption – to the boys and girls who seemed to have been orphaned.
In response to the enormous number of inquiries, the U.S. State Department – as well as numerous European governments,…
WHAT: A short paper on the importance of child care provision as a critical service in helping local communities recover post disaster. It gives 4 policy recommendations for protecting and restoring child care infrastructure.
WHO: Policy makers and social and community workers involved in planning for and responding to emergencies.
WHERE: This document is US specific however the learning and recommendations are relevant globally. The types of child care that should be available will depend on cultural norms for…