September 6, 2018
Tools for Field Staff›Guidelines
Framework for Strengthening Integration of Mental Health in Programs for Children Orphaned or Made Vulnerable by HIV
Children must have their needs met in multiple domains and across their full course of development in order to thrive. In low and middle-income countries (LMIC), it is estimated...More
March 22, 2018
Research›Case Studies
Working in Partnership to Improve Children’s Safety and Well-Being: The May’khethele Programme in South Africa
This case study is one in a series that highlights different aspects of a case management system and referral mechanisms utilized by OVC programs. The studies aim to provide...More
March 22, 2018
Tools for Field Staff›Fact Sheet
Referral Mechanisms for Children Orphaned or Made Vulnerable by HIV (OVC)
This informational brochure explains the different types of referral mechanisms within HIV programming for OVC. A referral is understood as the process of recognizing a risk or...More
March 22, 2018
Research›Papers/Reports
Using a Systems Approach at the Community Level in a Human Resource Constrained Context: The YouthPower Action Project in Mozambique
This case study is one in a series that highlights different aspects of a case management system and referral mechanisms utilized by OVC programs. The studies aim to provide...More
February 27, 2018
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
Child Protection Case Management Operations Manual
Case management is an approach at the core of social work. Case management is the process required for improving the quality of life for vulnerable children in need of care and...More
November 3, 2017
Research›Case Studies
Approaches of the Lea Toto and APHIAplus Nuru Ya Bonde Programs in Kenya
Acknowledging that OVC are at increased risk for HIV infection, and in alignment with PEPFAR technical guidance, OVC programs aspire to ensure that all individually registered OVC...More
September 11, 2017
Research›Case Studies
Approaches of the Yekokeb Berhan Program for Highly Vulnerable Children in Ethiopia
Between April and September 2016, 4Children documented work by OVC programs in three countries; these included Pact’s Yekokeb Berhan program in Ethiopia, the World Education Inc./...More
September 6, 2017
Research›Case Studies
Approaches of the Expanded Impact Program in Zimbabwe
Between April and September 2016, 4Children documented work in OVC programs in three countries; these included Pact’s Yekokeb Berhan program in Ethiopia, the World Education Inc./...More
June 15, 2017
Research›Case Studies
Summary of Key Findings from the 4CHILDREN Case Management Case Studies
PEPFAR’s OVC programming delivers child-focused, family-centered interventions that seek to improve well-being and prevent and mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on children and...More
June 13, 2017
Research›Case Studies
From the Ground Up: Developing a National Case Management System for Highly Vulnerable Children
The overall objective of the case study is to highlight and help promote good practice related to case management within orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programming. The...More
