Determinants and Consequences of Children Living Outside of Parental Care in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Views and Experiences of Adults and Young People in Family and Residential Care

Ruiz‐Casares, Mónica; Phommavong, Saithong

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“…In most cases, children and young people have challenging histories and constrained relationships with biological family members, often limited, irregular and outside of the control of children themselves (Khoo et al, 2015). This may be in part a result of resource constraints (Ruiz-Casares & Phommavong, 2016), or the rules of the residential care programme (Morantz & Heymann, 2010).…”

Section: Children and Young People's Relationships And Social Network While Living In Residential Carementioning

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‘They became my second family’: Children's relational lives and relationship‐based practice in residential care in the Philippines

Roche

Flynn

Mendes

2021

Child & Family Social Work

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Despite the widespread utilization of residential care in the Philippines, little is known about the lives and circumstances of children living within these contexts. In response, this article presents an analysis of children and young people's experiences of living in residential care, specifically focusing on their social networks, relationships and the relationship-based practices of their caregivers. Drawing on 50 qualitative interviews with children and young people currently or previously living in residential care, as well as a range of social workers and programme staff, this study identifies the highly relational lives of children and young people who cite extensive and close relationships with residential care staff, peers and family. Analysis reveals that children conceptualize 'family' as embodied in their residential care programme, drawing attention to the collective support and security offered, while also detailing the role of their spirituality as an important support. Relationship-based practices are utilized by caregivers who offer long-term, emotionally close and stable relationships with children to support their well-being. These findings highlight the centrality of relationship-based interventions and the maintenance of children's relational lives as a core practice, offering insights into the development of practice in these settings.

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Section: Children and Young People's Relationships And Social Network While Living In Residential Carementioning

confidence: 99%

‘They became my second family’: Children's relational lives and relationship‐based practice in residential care in the Philippines

Roche

Flynn

Mendes

2021

Child & Family Social Work

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“…However, vulnerable children may experience health risks that make them more likely to be impacted by the virus. In studies of children separated from parental care, poverty is often listed as an antecedent to separation ( Ruiz-Casares & Phommavang, 2016 ; Hawk et al, 2018 ), which may lead to inadequate nutrition, cramped living spaces, and poor hygiene. Poor nutrition may lead to a compromised immune system ( Butler & Barrientos, 2020 ).…”

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Data-informed recommendations for services providers working with vulnerable children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic

Wilke¹,

Howard

Pop³

2020

Child Abuse & Neglect

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated response measures have led to unprecedented challenges for service providers working with vulnerable children and families around the world. Objective The goal of the present study was to better understand the impact of the pandemic and associated response measures on vulnerable children and families and provide data-informed recommendations for public and private service providers working with this population. Participants and Setting Representatives from 87 non-government organizations (NGOs) providing a variety of direct services (i.e. residential care, family preservation, foster care, etc.) to 454,637 vulnerable children and families in 43 countries completed a brief online survey. Methods Using a mixed methods design, results examined 1) ways in which children and families have been directly impacted by COVID-19, 2) the impact of the pandemic on services provided by NGOs, 3) government responses and gaps in services for this population during the pandemic, and 4) strategies that have been effective in filling these gaps. Results Data revealed that the pandemic and restrictive measures were associated with increased risk factors for vulnerable children and families, including not having access to vital services. The NGOs experienced government restrictions, decreased financial support, and inability to adequately provide services. Increased communication and supportive activities had a positive impact on both NGO staff and the families they serve. Conclusions Based on the findings, ten recommendations were made for service providers working with vulnerable children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…Traditions vary widely, and it is important to not generalise. Nonetheless, it is apparent from the literature and what I have observed that many child monks have been entrusted to monasteries for the same underlying reasons of poverty or family problems that underlie the cases of many children in 'orphanages' 1 (Agence France Presse, 2017; Goldstein & Tsarong, 1985;RENEW, 2015;Ruiz-Casares & Phommavong, 2016;Sasson, 2014;Serasinghe, 2014;van Lochem, 2004).…”

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Bringing Child Buddhist Monks into the Alternative Care Conversation: Reflections on an Under-considered Group of Children

Parkes

2021

Institutionalised Children Explorations and Beyond

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Tens of thousands of children in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and other Asian countries are living as child Buddhist monks. Many are in temples and monasteries far from home and do not see their parents for months, even years. Some are as young as 6 years of age. The aim of this article is to engage scholars, practitioners, child rights advocates, and others in a conversation around the rights and vulnerabilities of child Buddhist monks and children susceptible to being entrusted to monasteries to live as child monks. This group of children receives relatively little attention in alternative care conversations despite many parallels and overlaps with children in orphanages and care homes. This article identifies risks and vulnerabilities that child monks can face, including sexual abuse. It reflects on how aspects of entrusting young children to live as child monks do not necessarily fit with principles articulated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child ( UNGA, 1989 ) and the United Nations Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children ( UNGA, 2009 ).

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Determinants and Consequences of Children Living Outside of Parental Care in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Views and Experiences of Adults and Young People in Family and Residential Care

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

‘They became my second family’: Children's relational lives and relationship‐based practice in residential care in the Philippines

‘They became my second family’: Children's relational lives and relationship‐based practice in residential care in the Philippines

Data-informed recommendations for services providers working with vulnerable children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic

Bringing Child Buddhist Monks into the Alternative Care Conversation: Reflections on an Under-considered Group of Children

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