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Muchos centros de atención residencial desean realizar la transición de modelos de cuidado residencial a modelos de cuidado familiar pero carecen de orientación práctica y apoyo. Aprender de las ONG que ya han hecho la transición de la atención residencial a la familiar, ofrece valiosas ideas y orientación sobre lo que es más eficaz. Esta … Read more

Los estudios individuales sugieren que la mayoría de los niños y jóvenes en Centros de Acogida Residencial (CARS) tienen padres vivos y que la muerte de los padres no es el principal antecedente de su ingreso a los Centros de Acogida Residencial. El objectivo del presente estudio era examinar la literatura para comprender mejor lost … Read more

Una investigación preliminar de las estrategias organizacionales para la transición del cuidado residencial hacia el cuidado en familia para niños.

La pandemia de COVID-19 y las medidas de respuesta asociadas han llevado a que los proveedors de servicios que trabajan con niños y familias vulnerables en todo el mundo se enfrenten a desafíos sin precedentes.

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

What is the impact of short-term international volunteering on vulnerable children living in orphanages or other residential care settings? This infographic shares findings, implications, and recommendations regarding the impact of repeated disrupted attachments between vulnerable children and short-term volunteers.

Adults who were separated from their parents as children experienced significant early adversity. Early adversity is often associated with poorer outcomes in adulthood. It is important to identify which factors might help individuals facing early adversity to fare better as adults. This infographic shares findings on the roles of attachment, avoidance and anxiety in relation … Read more

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.

Is the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and problematic media use mediated by attachment and impulsivity? This infographic shares the results of a study examining the association between these two factors and relevant implications.

This infographic shares the highlights of a study looking at Adverse Childhood Experiences and Problematic Media Use, including recommendations based on the findings related to problematic media use behaviors being more predictive of psychosocial difficulties than the amount of screen time.

There is some concern that short-term volunteers pose risks of harm to vulnerable children. This infographic shares the findings of a study seeking to learn more about pre-trip engagement, in-country activities, and how these impacted preparation and trip experience.

Existe cierta preocupación de que los voluntarios a corto plazo representan un riesgo de daño a los niños vulnerables. El objetivo de este estudio fue aprender más sobre el compromiso previa al viaje, las actividades en el país y cómo afectaron la preparación y la experiencia del viaje.

This infographic provides a helpful overview of the process of Community Mapping as it relates to identifying and cataloging child welfare services in a given geographical area.

A study exploring the role of spirituality in resilience and well-being among 529 care leavers across 11 nations.

This infographic shares research findings on how a sense of belonging impacts well-being in adults who have spent time in care.

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