The First Resort series focuses on the needs and rights of children who, for a wide variety of reasons, are lacking adequate parental care. In many cases, they will already have become separated and may be living outside their families, in institutions, w

At the beginning of the 21st century, new, as well as more familiar, challenges are facing policy- makers responsible for dealing with children's protection and care. The HIV pandemic is creating a rapidly escalating care crisis on top of pre-existing hig

All over the world, children are separated from their parents, caretakers and communities. The prevailing response to those who cannot return to their family and/or place of origin by authorities and aid agencies has been some kind of residential care. Th

This paper reviews the experience of involving children in research. It examines the different ways in which children were involved. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of using methods and techniques which enable children to express their own

This study presents lessons learned in respect to Save the Children UK's work with separated children in the two camps in Sinje, Liberia. The fieldwork for the study was undertaken during a short and intensive period by two Liberian members of the Save th