Alternative Care
Alternative care is the care provided for children by caregivers who are not their biological parents. This care may take the form of informal or formal care.
An understanding of both the pre-existing child protection system and the impact of the emergency is vital for planning an appropriate interim care response and for building the capacity of a community to protect and care for their children, both in the immediate aftermath of an emergency and in the longer term. Staff and caregivers should enable children of all ages, in keeping with their degree of mental and emotional maturity, to express their views and be actively involved in matters affecting them.
