In England, UK, there has been an overall decline in the use of residential care for children
over the years. The aim of this systematic review was to review literature concerning children …

Problems in orphan care are endemic in sub-Saharan Africa where 80% of all children
orphaned by AIDS live. Institutions are often the only level of care available for infant …

Children's rehabilitation and social integration is the primary objective however the most
challenging task for the child care institutions. Understanding the issues and challenges can …

Traditionally, the involvement of the extended family in nurturing children is seen as an
essential cultural practice in most communities in Ghana. Though not formally regulated …

Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a growth in the number of children who need
formal alternative care. One of the principal factors contributing to this is orphanhood. While …

Evidence from international literature suggests that children in kinship care have more
positive experiences than those receiving care in institutions. Kinship care for children is …

Emerging adulthood is the developmental period from 18 to 25 years of age when young
people explore the possibilities of life with support from their parents. However, young …

International studies have suggested that parental loss is a risk factor for poor physical and
mental health, but all orphans do not develop the same kind and intensity of wellbeing …

The care of children in need of alternative care is a matter of concern to government,
nongovernmental organisations and international communities. Understanding the barriers …

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child declares that children are entitled to grow up
in a family environment with love, happiness and understanding. Governments and …