Every child deserves a family: for children and young people

This report is aimed at children aged 11 and over. It was produced to provide feedback to the over 400 children who took part in the consultations for developing EveryChild’s conceptual framework ‘Every child deserves a family’ (2006). The report concerns children who are either lacking parental care because they have been separated from their mothers and fathers, or who are at risk of losing parental care. Girls and boys without parental care are amongst the most vulnerable of children as in addition to being denied their rights related to family life, a loss of parental care also threatens many other rights, such as those related to development, education and health. Adult facilitators should read through the document themselves first to check that they are happy to share all of it with children. Some of the case studies may not be appropriate for all age groups.