Last Change:

02/26/2025

Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK)

Year: 1955

Type: Other

Rights Category: Liberty & security of person

Description

The Child Welfare Society of Kenya is a government agency established to safeguard the rights and welfare of children. It plays a pivotal role in family tracing and reunification processes.

Key Functions:

  • Family Tracing and Reunification

    CWSK conducts family tracing and reunification programs for unaccompanied and separated children, working closely with communities and other stakeholders to locate and reunite children with their families.

  • National Adoption Society

As the National Adoption Society for Kenya, CWSK also facilitates legal adoption processes for children who cannot be reunited with their biological families, ensuring that all procedures are in the best interests of the child.