Tools & Resources

This page brings together resources that have informed and shaped our work. We share them in the hope that they may be helpful to others seeking to learn, grow, and strengthen care for children and families.

Global Research & Statistics

https://worldmetrics.org/orphan-statistics/

https://data.unicef.org/topic/child-protection/children-alternative-care/

https://cafo.org/orphan-statistics/

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-the-most-orphans

https://bettercarenetwork.org/

Policy, Frameworks & Global Guidance

https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-civil-and-political-rights

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/global-charter-on-childrens-care-reform/global-campaign-on-childrens-care-reform-overview

https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/4032437?v=pdf

https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/673583?ln=en&v=pdf

Partner & Influential Organizations

https://harumfamilycenter.com/en/

https://sfac.org.uk/

https://cafo.org/

https://www.faithtoaction.org/

https://bettercarenetwork.org/

https://luminosfund.org/

https://www.unicef.org/

Research on Family & Human Flourishing

https://globalflourishingstudy.com/

Science of Flourishing

A global research study exploring the factors that contribute to human well-being and flourishing across cultures, including relationships, stability, and purpose—key elements that support strong families and healthy communities.

Practical Tools & Resources

https://www.faithtoaction.org/resources/

A collection of practical tools, guides, and training materials designed to help organizations strengthen families, transition from residential care, and support community-based child welfare solutions.

https://data.unicef.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

A collection of datasets, reports, and research tools supporting evidence-based child protection work.

Family-First Framework

A guiding framework that explores how to support and strengthen families, emphasizing prevention of separation and the importance of family-based care for children.