In Uganda, travellers & tourists pay thousands of dollars to ‘volunteer’ with what they think are orphaned children. Without regulation & background checks, this industry helps travelling child sex offenders to access victims. #ECPATResearch #Voluntourism ecpat.org/news/orphanage…

So grateful for Jonathan Patton helping define the problem and offering tangible solutions!

Rebels ordered him to shoot his father. He was 6. Now he puts families back together. We had the privilege of meeting Mohamed Nabieu last week, and everyone should read his story. bit.ly/2WHXRv4 The Post and Courier Helping Children Worldwide Laura Horvath, Ed.D. #familiesnotorphanages #safechild

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“Children don’t need more things, the best toys a child can have is a parent who gets down on the floor & plays with them.” - Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. bit.ly/2TlRH2a #Development #Connection #NVR #ConnectedChildRaising #RelationalRepair #Connectedness

Remnant Studios in Austin sells jewelry that sets people free. We adore founder Quinn Smith and the gift she’s given to the teens and mothers we engage! kvue.com/mobile/article… via KVUE News

What if we said there is no ‘orphan crisis’, but rather a family preservation crisis? What would you think? #orphancrisis #familypreservation #FamiliesBelongTogether #KeepFamiliesTogether #socialwork #FosterCare #DayOfFamilies

Myanmar government worries over rise of forsaken children -mmtimes.com/news/govt-worr… #familypreservationcrisis #childprotection

Webinar, June 13: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse & Online Exploitation- learn to adopt a trauma-informed, rights-based approach to working w/children & families who have experienced abuse or exploitation. Register now: bit.ly/2XHhVhi #childprotection #ENDViolence

Parents make the best advocates for their children, especially moms like Tin Tin Oo. On this Global Day of Parents, we celebrate her determination and yours! youtu.be/_bgeIOHTQsQ #globaldayofparents #familiesbelongtogether #keepfamiliestogether #familiesnotorphanages

Battle for the Family's Soul: Anatomy of the Orphanage Phenomenon in Kenya theelephant.info/features/2019/… #familiesbelongtogether #keepingfamiliestogether #childrenneedfamilies #familypreservationcrisis

Excellent article Dr Krish Kandiah OBE - Thank you Christianity Today for advocating for what is best for children without parental care! #fostercare #familiesnotorphanages #keepfamiliestogether #childprotection

One reason we love BLESS, and leaders like Dustin Elliott.

Rajit’s smile from India ❤️ Rajit’s #FosterFamily found him when he was only three days old. His parents have loved and cherished him ever since. Today we are working with local partners in east India to make sure Rajit’s family has the support they need to stay together.

The dark side of 'voluntourism' causes orphanage numbers to boom in developing countries abc.net.au/news/2019-08-1… via ABC News

'I love my family very much' Meet Ilove, she was happily reunited with her family in #Haiti having been separated from them and placed in an orphanage. At Lumos, we believe every child should grow up in a loving & safe environment. RT if you agree ❤️ #internationaldayofcharity

“We have to admit Mae Sot is a black hole” Read why dignified employment is critical for the artisans of Sojourn Studio. reut.rs/2k9UAXk #illegal #laborlaws #workersrights #KeepFamiliesTogether

"This Is Us"' Lyric Ross Advocates for Foster Families to Help Kids Like Her Character Find 'Loving' Homes people.com/tv/lyric-ross-…

To the people of #Myanmar- we couldn’t seek you out while we were in your country. Please know that we heard your voices, we saw your pain and your courage and we will do everything we can to do justice to your story. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Children: The Hidden Pandemic bettercarenetwork.org/library/partic…