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Mission Wise: Scripture, Science, and Serving the World’s Most Vulnerable
Mission Wise: Scripture, Science, and Serving the World’s Most Vulnerable
You want to engage with the work God is doing in the world. We want to help you do so with excellence when it comes to caring for vulnerable children and families. Mission Wise curates today’s best practices and principles to give you clarity and confidence to take the next step forward in your mission … Read more
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Moving Towards Family Solutions: Preparing for Program Transition
Moving Towards Family Solutions: Preparing for Program Transition
Both Scripture and social science affirm that the ideal environment for a child is a loving family. There are certainly situations in which this is not possible, but our priority – both for any program we lead and each child we serve – should always be towards care that is as close as possible to … Read more
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Family Strengthening
Family Strengthening
Most parents desire to care well for their children, but some are trying to accomplish that task with very minimal support, making it difficult to succeed. Family strengthening is a way for us to support these parents, show them that we believe in their ability, and empower them to raise their children to adulthood. In … Read more
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Readiness to Transition to Family Care (English + Spanish)
Readiness to Transition to Family Care (English + Spanish)
Transitioning to family care is a process, not an event, and will be unique for each organization. However, there are multiple assets that each organization will need in order to successfully transition their model of care. This self-assessment allows programs to quickly view strengths and areas for growth that can be improved at the beginning … Read more
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12 Principios de un Centro de Cuidado Residencial de Alta Calidad y Cómo Lograrlo
12 Principios de un Centro de Cuidado Residencial de Alta Calidad y Cómo Lograrlo
La Alianza Cristiana para los Huérfanos afirma el entendimiento histórico cristiano – transmitido en las Escrituras y afirmado por las ciencias sociales – de que Dios pretende que la familia sea el entorno esencial para los niños. Creemos que el resultado ideal para cada huérfano es conocer el amor y la crianza de una familia … Read more
Acompañando a los Donantes en la Travesía
Acompañando a los Donantes en la Travesía
Una investigación preliminar de las estrategias organizacionales para la transición del cuidado residencial hacia el cuidado en familia para niños.
Moving Towards Family Solutions
Moving Towards Family Solutions
Residential care organizations, such as children’s homes, are well-positioned to reshape their programs to support family-based models of care. However, new models bring unknown factors, making organizations hesitant to transition programs. This infographic examines the role of a simulation workshop that walks organizations through a series of activities and discussions detailing the transition of a … Read more
Antecedents to Child Placement in Residential Care
Antecedents to Child Placement in Residential Care
Individual studies suggest most children and youth in residential care centers (RCCs) have living parents, and parental death is not the primary antecedent to placement in residential care. This infographic shares the findings of a review examining the literature to better understand the primary antecedents to placement in residential care centers overall.
Fortalecimiento Familiar en el Bienestar Infantil Global
Fortalecimiento Familiar en el Bienestar Infantil Global
Sabemos por las investigaciones que los niños se desarrollan mejor en familia. Sin embargo, también sabemos que no todas las familias presentan un entorno saludable para los niños. A menudo, las situaciones insalubres se deben a factores que escapan al control de la familia, como la inestabilidad política, la enfermedad o la pobreza generacional. Pero … Read more
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Bringing Donors Along on the Journey
Bringing Donors Along on the Journey
Understanding how transitioning models will impact donor support, as well as how organizations transitioning their models are engaging donors and what strategies have been helpful, is critical for NGOs to be successful in their transition. This infographic shares the highlights of a preliminary investigation of organizational strategies for bringing donors along in the transition from … Read more
Transition to Family Care Simulation Experience: Facilitators’ Course
Transition to Family Care Simulation Experience: Facilitators’ Course
Be part of catalyzing a movement toward family solutions in your area! This FREE program works well as a standalone, one-day event to get key actors in your area connected and excited about family care for children. The Immersive Simulation Experience can also be a fantastic addition to a larger conference or event. Our Facilitators … Read more
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Adultos con Experiencia en Cuidado Alternativo: Recommendaciones para la reforma del Cuidado Alternativo
Adultos con Experiencia en Cuidado Alternativo: Recommendaciones para la reforma del Cuidado Alternativo
Transition Coach Request Form
Transition Coach Request Form
The process of transitioning from residential to family care for vulnerable children can be overwhelming. Each location and culture has specific opportunities and challenges to be navigated with unique knowledge and experience. Request the free support of a transition coach to receive personalized guidance as you consider and undertake the process of transitioning care.
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Transitioning Donors Effectively
Transitioning Donors Effectively
A webinar outlining practical tools to bring donors along during the transition from residential to family-based care for vulnerable children and families.
Keys to Home
Keys to Home
During Collaborate 2018, over 120 global leaders from 33 nations brainstormed about shifting cultural mindsets within their nations towards Family Care. This publication is a summary of those discussions. The number of children currently in the care of orphanages and other institutions worldwide is overwhelming. Weak family structures, insufficient support systems, cultural stigmas around orphans, … Read more