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"A virtual publication designed specifically for orphanage directors, caregivers and advocates."
Includes:
- International orphan care news
- Therapeutic childcare tips
- Director's articles
- Fundraising support
- Orphanage frameworks and administration
- Much more!
All Editions
November | December 2023
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Volunteers Are Life"
5 Things Volunteers Want
Ask Ann: "In Locus Parentis"
Managing the Volunteer Relationship
Example Volunteer Policies
September | October 2023
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Gatekeepers"
Sexual Abuse Prevention in a Children's Shelter
Ask Ann: "Child Protective Services"
Example Child Protective Policy
July | August 2023
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Warrior Director"
Suicide Prevention in a Children's Shelter
Ask Ann: "Felt Safety"
Faith Like Potatoes
Stages of the Brain (and how to guide them)
May | June 2023
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Building Family in a Shelter"
Orphanages: How To Start Your Own Quality Assessments
Ask Ann: "Connecting Is Everything"
Should We Cancel Orphanages?
Write Out the Vision
March | April 2023
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Revival"
Give Me Your Eyes....
Ask Ann: "The Therapist"
Preciousness Lost: The Cosmological Problem of Orphan Care
January | February 2023
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "A New Year's Declaration"
Welcome to Orphan Care: A Student Perspective
Ask Ann: "A Holiday Reflection"
The Issue of Consent in Alternative Care Research
November | December 2022
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Thank You"
In The News:
Ukraine Update: Missing Children & Russia's Involvement
The World Can't Even Agree on Terms Like "Youth," Report Shows, Impacting Ability to Make Improvements in Alternative Care
JustEnergy Providing Solar Panels to Orphanages
Ask Ann: "Fake It!"
7 Reasons Orphanages Should Work Together
September | October 2022
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Developing Sustainability"
In The News:
The Philippines Seeking Solutions to Teen Pregnancy Rates, A 'National Crisis'
Ask Ann: "Burn-Out"
Donor Retention Tips
The Importance of Connection
July | August 2022
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Throwing Out the Baby"
In The News:
Kenya to End the Use of Residential Orphanages
Ukrainian Families Leaving Behind Their Special Needs Children
Russian Kidnapping of Ukrainian Children, Allegations Under Investigation
Ask Ann: "Bad Behavior"
The World Shifts Away from Large Orphanages
May | June 2022
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Fighting for Ukraine"
Trust & Fear—by Mark Wakefield
Ask Ann: "Caring for Refugee Children"
In The News:
Ukrainian Adoption System in Chaos, Several Attempts to Smuggle Children
Would You Die With Us?
March | April 2022
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Sharing Your Story"
The Journey—Emmanuel Frutos' Story
Ask Ann: "How to Welcome a New Child"
In The News:
Bolivian Femicides Leave Behind Orphans
The Ultimate Gamemaker Tips
January | February 2022
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "We're Looking for Writers"
Ask Ann: "Earning Trust"
In The News:
Ebola Orphans Fighting Stigmas in the Congo
5 Things to Know When Missioning to an Orphanage
November | December 2021
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Tired Brains and Bodies"
Ask Ann: "Stay Strong"
Enneagram Types in Orphan Care
Christmas Traditions in an Orphanage
September | October 2021
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "I Should've Been a Beekeeper"
In the News:
Taliban Rule Causes Concern for Vulnerable Children
Ask Ann: "Who Is Ann?"
A Founder's Guide to: The Board of Directors (Part Two)
July | August 2021
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Islands and Soldiers"
In the News:
India Werestles with Influx of Orphaned Children Due to COVID-19
U.S. Decision on Foster Care Impacts Religious Freedoms, LGBTQ+ Rights
Ask Ann: "The IDEAL Response"
A Founder's Guide to: The Board of Directors
May | June 2021
Articles Included:
From the Editor: "Deep Connections"
In the News:
Pakistan Unveils New Orphanage Standards, Are They Enough?
Upcoming UN Discussion Seeks Children in Shelters to Participate
Orphan Myth Campaign Featured Celebrities, Raised Alternative Care Awareness
Ask Ann: "Fighting!"
How Many Kids? Balancing Resources and Maximum Capacity
