Global priority for the care of orphans and other vulnerable children: transcending problem definition challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tens of millions of children lack adequate care, many having been separated from or lost one or both parents. Despite the problem's severity and its impact on a child's lifelong health and wellbeing, the care of vulnerable children-which includes strengthening the care of children within families, preventing unnecessary family separation, and ensuring quality care alternatives when reunification with the biological parents is not possible or appropriate-is a low global priority. This analysis investigates factors shaping the inadequate global prioritization of the care of vulnerable children. Specifically, the analysis focuses on factors internal to the global policy community addressing children's care, including how they understand, govern, and communicate the problem.

SUBMITTER: Shawar YR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10566118 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature