Pain of our time

There are many children living without their biological families in the world. The reasons of it are different. Almost every country thinks about this problem and tries to find the best care system for such children.

Statistics of some countries showing the number of children in the care of state (2000-2012)

Europe	Africa	Asia	America

Most countries have children's institutions and orphanages where children living without their biological families can get childcare, parenthood and education. But the experience shows that children's institutions and orphanages are not so effective if we speak about parenting.

Modern deinstitutionalization is the process of reforming child care system and closing down orphanages and children's institutions, finding new placements for children currently resident and setting up replacement services to support vulnerable families in non institutional ways. It became common in many developed countries. Nowadays there are no children's institutions and orphanages in such countries as the USA, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, Australia and others. In these countries there are only orphanages for children till their placement in foster homes. It has been taking place in Eastern Europe and is now encouraged by the EU for new entrants. It is also starting in Africa and Asia.