December 15, 2022
Research›Journal article
Effect of a lay counselor-delivered integrated maternal mental health and early childhood development group-based intervention in Northern Ghana
Caregiver mental health is linked to early childhood development, yet more robust evidence of community-based interventions to prevent maternal depression and optimize socio-...More
June 6, 2016
Tools for Field Staff›Tool Kits
Early Childhood Development Curriculum
This six-part series of manuals is intended to strengthen the technical capacity of women religious and congregations in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia that are involved in Early...More
November 17, 2015
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
Parenting Support in Africa
This manual is intended for use by implementing agencies interested in establishing parenting programs. The manual is primarily targeted for implementers working with children...More
November 4, 2015
Tools for Field Staff›Best Practices
Better Care for Kids: An Overview of the SMILE Program in Nigeria
Learn how a large-scale USAID-funded program is helping 500,000 vulnerable children and the people who care for them. Led by CRS, the five-year program is strengthening government...More
July 30, 2014
Tools for Field Staff›Manuals
Using Play for Growing Smart Children
This manual was written to help caregivers at home or at early childhood development (ECD) centers to understand the relationship between toys and a child’s developmental...More
July 14, 2012
Tools for Field Staff›Tool Kits
Ngoana eo ke oa mang? Integrated Early Childhood Care and Development Flipbook
This flipbook is a tool for bringing children and caregivers together in a fun and interactive way. It contains simple, child-friendly messages and strategies for parents and...More
July 10, 2009
Research›Case Studies
Caring for the Caregivers
In Rwanda, Catholic Relief Services has been relying on volunteers to reach orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in their communities. To improve the quality of services provided...More
July 15, 2008
Research›Papers/Reports
Programming for Impact
Working from a variety of disciplinary perspectives—including child development, child protection, and child health—this report examines CRS-supported programs for...More
July 10, 2008
Research›Evaluations/Assessments
Determinants of Motivation and Commitment of Volunteer Caregivers
The number of children orphaned by AIDS has in Cameroon and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in a shift in care giving responsibilities from parents to extended...More
