ADOPTION PERSPECTIVE(09)- What is Continuum Of Care in Child Care and Protection Model System??

The continuum of care is intended to explore each form of care that are available to children outside of the care and protection of their biological parents. It looks at the range of care options while emphasizing on the importance of family-based care. It is ordered by preference, in which the first preference is the option which is least disruptive to the child and most supportive for the child and family.

Alternative care takes several forms and includes formal and informal care as well as temporary and permanent care. Alternative care comprises the alternative supports in different forms that may help in the strengthening the family situation and thus prevent separation of the child from the family. Which form of support or care is most appropriate will vary from case to case and is determined in accordance with best interest of the child. See below each type of care in the continuum :

  1. Family Strengthening/Preservation 2. Sponsorship 3. Kinship care 4. Foster Care 5. Adoption 6. Aftercare 7. Child Care Institutions. If any query or questions regarding Legal Child Adoption , Plz Call – 07566055777

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