We currently have possibly over 10,000 children living in institutional care in the capital city, with all centres full, or over-crowded. Tradition of informal kinship care For years, before large orphanages were created by religious or western organisations, and before the crisis of urbanisation caused the break up of smaller rural communities, children who … Continue reading Taiza: Formalising foster care system in Madagascar is a bit like digging out an abandoned gold mine.
Equitable supports for foster/kinship carers and adoptive parents
Becoming a parent is an exciting and challenging period of time that requires the development of a particular set of skills. Things like; bathing, feeding, and settling of infants can be difficult for new parents. However, most are able to access training during pregnancy and are supported by services after birth. A recent Australian research … Continue reading Equitable supports for foster/kinship carers and adoptive parents
Why hold events for foster carers and children
The National Foster Care Association Malta NFCAM hosted several activities for foster carers and children during the summer period. Some activities were also related to the European project called PICK (Pride in Care-Levers Konnected Europe) of which IFCO is a partner. Others were for its local members. Benefiting foster carers and children Having fun during … Continue reading Why hold events for foster carers and children