Description

Developed in collaboration with international organizations, these guidelines offer a comprehensive framework for the care of children deprived of parental care. They emphasize the importance of family tracing and reintegration as key components of alternative care.

• Family Tracing and Reintegration

  The guidelines outline the steps for family tracing and reintegration, including identification, documentation, tracing, verification, reunification, and follow-up. They stress the importance of a systematic approach to ensure the best interests of the child are met.

• Annex G: Family Tracing Methods

This annex provides detailed methods for conducting family tracing, including community-based approaches, collaboration with local authorities, and use of technology to locate family members.