HLTC23H3 Study Guide - Africare

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africa is in an orphan care crisis . lack of stable care of orphans putting them at risk for malnourishment, emotional underdevelopment, hiv infection, illiteracy, poverty, etc. this study looks at the barriers and incentives to orphan care. Surveyed 371 adults caring for these children about perceptions and experiences of orphan care. found that foster caregivers are disproportionately older ladies w. o a spouse. 98 percent of caregivers are willing to foster orphans even outside family. poverty is main barrier to foster care. financial need is greatest for single orphan aids impoverished households. incentives for fostering should include financial support, free schooling, devpt of community mechanisms, initiate supports outside family networks. orphanages in zimbab host only 4000 kids. age or frailty of foster parent may force orphaned child to take on a caregiver role. paying school fee is a big barrier. single orphan means one parent has passed away.

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