Nationwide Assessment of Child Care Facilities in Zambia
A National Assembly assessment of children's conditions in child care facilities
Highlights
The Nationwide Assessment of Child Care Facilities in Zambia is an important milestone for the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services. It has provided useful insight and enlightened all of us on the plight of children living in child care facilities. The assessment has set into motion the wheels of change for how the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services as well as all concerned stakeholders respond to the varied situations of children in need of care. The findings of the assessment have resounded a clear call on all us to begin moving away from unnecessary placement of children into child care facilities and work towards promoting and supporting family based care.
