Advocating for Family-Based Care in Greece
06 November 2024
In October, Robert Glover spoke at a conference in Greece about the need for family-based care for orphans and vulnerable children.
Transforming children's lives in Thailand
08 October 2024
In Thailand, a partnership between local government and Care for Children is facilitating the transition of children from institutions into loving homes.
Host a 'Children of Shanghai' screening
15 June 2024
Consider hosting a screening of 'Children of Shanghai', narrated by Bear Grylls, to showcase the success stories of China's first generation of foster children.
Successful Screening in Nassau
12 March 2024
Care for Children's team headed to Nassau to co-host a screening of 'Children of Shanghai', laying the groundwork for future projects.
First child placed in Cambodia
01 February 2024
Care for Children is thrilled to announce the placement of the first child from a government institution into a local family.
Love transforms: Kla's Story
20 November 2023
Among the many children placed into local families in Thailand, Kla stands as a testament to the transformative power of love and support.
SUCCESSFUL ARMENIA CONFERENCE
08 October 2023
In September Care for Children co-hosted the South Caucasus and Middle East Family Placement Conference in Armenia.
Singapore and Hong Kong Screening Success
15 September 2023
Remarkable screenings of 'Children of Shanghai' in Singapore and Hong Kong expand Care for Children's reach, fostering connections and support for vulnerable children.
Our Official New Asia Ambassador, G.E.M
31 July 2023
We are thrilled to announce that G.E.M. (邓紫棋) is now the official Asia Ambassador for Care for Children!
Training Foster Families in Thailand
23 July 2023
The Care for Children training team recently had an opportunity to train eight new foster families in the Northeast region of Thailand.
Official Tribute to Former Deputy Minister
12 July 2023
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Yan Mingfu, former Deputy Minister ...
New MOU with Armenia
08 July 2023
In July, the Care for Children team had the pleasure of hosting Armenian Minister Narek Mkrtchyan in London, which included the signing of a new MoU.
Thailand Media Campaign
04 April 2023
Care for Children and the Thai Government have just launched the first ever national media campaign to raise awareness of foster care.
Thai Project receives major donation
28 March 2023
Earlier this year we were delighted to receive a donation of $58,000 for our Thailand project after someone spotted the project on GlobalGiving!
Greece Screening Success
05 March 2023
This March, the ‘Children of Shanghai’ documentary was premiered in Greece with notable guests including Care for Children’s Royal Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
Armenia Visit and Documentary Screening
24 January 2023
The Care for Children team had a brief yet fruitful visit to Armenia, where they met with the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs.
Christmas 2022
15 December 2022
What was your favourite gift as a child? Watch Care for Children's Christmas campaign to learn about the best gift you could give a child!
Mrs Mon in Thailand
23 June 2022
“I'm drawn to this dear woman and her love for these boys”. Read Mrs Mon’s story about fostering in Thailand.
Summer Festivals!
01 June 2022
We’re going to a number of festivals this summer. Will we see you there?
New MoU with Thailand
18 May 2022
Care for Children has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Government of Thailand’s Department of Children & Youth.
Vietnam Project Visit
12 May 2022
Executive Director Robert Glover visited the Vietnam project for the first time since the COVID pandemic.
Cambodia Project Launched
13 January 2022
Care for Children officially launches Cambodia project during a signing ceremony with the Ministry of social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
#backwithfamily
11 November 2021
There has been a hidden pandemic of one million children orphaned by COVID. Please support our #backwithfamily campaign.
A big thank you to Givevia!
7 November 2021
Thank you to US based, Givevia, a program which enables nonprofit organizations to tap into a new source of funding ...
Wen Wen's story
5 November 2021
Wen Wen's story is a beautiful example of what can happen when a family's compassion is supported with the scaffolding of a well-functioning family placement service.
Some good COVID news
6 October 2021
During these challenging times for vulnerable children around the world, we have been encouraged by the Royal government of Thailand’s response to …
Rising to the 'COVID' challenge
02 June 2021
Care for Children’s country project teams have had to think on their toes over the last 18 months, rearranging their calendars, changing training programmes, and …
2020 Christmas Appeal
08 December 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has really brought home the urgency of our work.…
Burning Mattresses
20 November 2020
Watching your belongings going up in flames is normally the result of a devastating tragedy...
The Story of founder Robert Glover
15 September 2020
On 15 October 2020, the book AS MANY AS THE STARS which tells the story of Robert Glover, founder of Care for Children, will be published by Hodder & Stoughton…
Using Life Story
12 February 2020
Earlier this month in the Guardian, the vital role of “Life Story” Work was highlighted and championed in an article you can read here...
New UN Resolution endorsement
20 December 2019
On Tuesday 17th December 2019, the UN made a landmark resolution...
Khun Mayuree joins Care for Children
23 October 2019
Last month, Khun Mayuree joined our team in Thailand as a Senior Government Advisor.
Working alongside the government
25 September 2019
Over 20 years, we’ve worked closely with government partners in China ...
An Insight into Thailand District Training
10 September 2019
Last week, our team in Thailand hosted a training session which represented a significant step forward in the life of the project in Thailand.
Training Vietnam Family Placement Workers
6 July 2019
The third, two-day workshop focusses on the role that Family Placement Workers play...
How Foster Care can impact a community
12 June 2019
In April of 2018, we started delivering training to the Northeast Child Welfare Protection Institution...
Thailand Project signs new Agreement
28 January 2019
As the Thailand Project enters stage 3, a new 3-year deal has been agreed with the Royal Thai Government
The Duke of Gloucester in Thailand
5 December 2018
Jane Arnott shares about The Duke of Gloucester's visit to our project in Thailand
The Justice Conference Asia
22 October 2018
This year marks the 20th Anniversary for Care For Children. We have come a long way. More than 400,000 children have been placed in loving families.
Progress in Vietnam
20 September 2018
Last week, Thomas Abbott, our Team Leader in Vietnam, met with the Deputy Minister of MoLISA, to discuss the future of the partnership.
We'll look after them!
22 May 2018
One of our favourite project stories from the last few months was during a TNA visit to our pilot project site in Thai Nguyen province.
Christmas Gala Dinner 2017
30 November 2017
We’re excited to host our annual Christmas Gala Dinner at Austin Friars, London this year.
New project in Vietnam
30 November 2017
The Vietnam project launch ceremony took place on Monday 20th November in partnership with the Vietnamese government and Care for Children.
Five Cities Launch Success
31 October 2017
Held for the first time in Hong Kong, the ‘Window into China’ exhibition attracted more than 300 local and overseas visitors.
BEAR GRYLLS HOSTS 'WINDOW INTO CHINA'
2 October 2017
Care for Children’s partnership with the Chinese government has been strengthened by more than 20 years of collaboration and mutual respect.
Giving Back to Local Children
31 August 2017
On Saturday 2nd September, Care for Children give back to local community through football partnership.
Thailand update - August 2017
23 August 2017
The Thai training team have spent the last few months travelling to five child welfare homes and teaching participants.
China delegation visit
21 July 2017
Baroness Stroud (CEO of the Legatum Institute) hosted Dr Robert Glover (CEO Care for Children) and their Chinese Government partners visit London.
Family Fun Day Success
3 July 2017
On Saturday July 1st, to celebrate the launch of our new project in Vietnam, we hosted a free Family Fun Day in Heigham Park, Norwich.
IKEA Foundation visits Thai project
20 June 2017
Earlier this month, IKEA Foundation visited our Thai project, where they were able to see the positive effect that we are having first-hand.
Foster Family Visit, Chiang Mai
9 June 2017
Care for Children’s Regional Manager for SE Asia, Thomas Abbott, recently visited some foster families around Chiang Mai with his family to talk to them about their experiences of foster care.
Keeping Children Safe
25 May 2017
View our latest video and learn about some of the challenges that children growing up in care institutions are facing.
Family Fun Day at Heigham Park
9 May 2017
On Saturday July 1st, we are hosting a Family Fun Day at Heigham Park, Norwich. The event will run from 12-4 and is completely free!
Norwich School raises over £300
26 April 2017
Students at Norwich School recently raised over £300 in funds for Care for Children as part of the school’s weekly community outreach programme.
IKEA Foundation Partnership Announcement
8 March 2017
We are incredibly pleased to announce a new 3-year grant and partnership with The IKEA Foundation, which commenced in January 2017.
IKEA Impact Story
6 March 2017
In June 2016, Care for Children’s initial three-year project partnership with the IKEA Foundation came to an end. In just three years, this project achieved so much.
Happy Chinese New Year!
28 January 2017
Happy Chinese New Year to our Care for Children team in China and to our Chinese supporters.
Christmas Gala Dinner 2016
18 January 2017
Christmas Gala Dinner 2016 (title on the latest news page)
We were honoured to host our annual Christmas event at St. James's Palace, London in December 2016.
Our Priorities for 2017
16 January 2017
Check out our latest infographic, which shows what our priorities and targets are for the year ahead.
Roberts Big 60 Challenge
22 December 2016
Care for Children Founder and Executive Officer Robert Glover has accepted a 60th Birthday Challenge
October - A Month of Unexpected Change
1 November 2016
Our monthly update from the wonderful Thailand Team.
Thailand Project August Update
8 September 2016
Our monthly update from the wonderful Thailand Team.
We have an exciting year ahead
23 March 2016
Check out what's coming up in 2016 at Care for Children.
A Remarkable Village in Kunming
17 December 2015
Check out our new video about the Care for Children team's visit to a remarkable village in Luquan, Kunming in September.
All children count
20 October 2015
We join 50 global NGOs urging UN global development indicators to count world’s most vulnerable children.
More than 50 of the world’s leading children’s and disability rights organisations have called on the UN to ensure that children living outside of families are monitored and counted as part of its global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Village by Care for Children
5 October 2015
This September Care for Children founder Robert Glover took American author and preacher Francis Chan to China to see the remarkable Yang Jia village in Luquan, just north west of Kunming, where 166 children have been fostered by 53 of the village's families. Here is a glimpse of the footage we took:
Yan Mingfu Interview
5 October 2015
Former Chinese Politician Yan Mingfu gives an interview endorsing the work of Care for Children in China.
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New Agreement with Thailand
28 August 2015
We are pleased to announce that Care for Children have signed a new three year agreement with Thailand's Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. This means our Thailand team will be able to continue and grow the wonderful work they have been doing over the past three years.
Thai Delegation visits Kensington Palace
30 June 2015
We have had a successful start to our Thai Delegation visit to London, UK.
Virtual Balloon Race Winners!
26 June 2015
We're pleased to announce the winners of the Care for Children Balloon Race.
Fatherless to Fatherfull
20 June 2015
Today, alongside the orphans that have the privilege of calling someone 'dad' we want to say THANK YOU to the fathers!
Virtual Balloon Race Fundraiser
27 April 2015
On Monday 8th June we will be launching a seven day virtual balloon race for the Great Wall of China.
Introducing Bear Grylls
27 April 2015
Bear has become known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure.
New Law After 17 Years of Work in China
23 January 2015
Care for Children have been working in China for seventeen years to develop family placement as a positive alternative to institutional care for abandoned and disabled children.
Care For Children Christmas Charity Ball
6 December 2014
Join Robert and Elizabeth for a night of Christmas cheer with outstanding caterers, unmissable auction prizes and exciting Chinese entertainment.
Communities Take Action
24 October 2014
This October, Care for Children's training team travelled to Nanning. The team had to quickly adapt to the hot and humid climate of the southern Chinese city.
Preparing Children For Their Future
19 September 2014
Learn more about the first careers day our Thai team held for 80 children from the local community.
Joint Research Study Official Launch
25 July 2014
Care for Children were invited to attend a National Conference on Foster Care to mark the official launch of a joint Research Study.
Celebrating two Years in Thailand
14 April 2014
As our first project outside China, Care for Children is proud to have reached our Thailand project's 2 YEAR anniversary!
Introducing Foster Care to China
11 April 2014
We're thrilled to see our latest press in the Eastern Daily Press by journalist, Rowan Mantell.
Care for Children in Hong Kong & Hanoi
14 March 2014
Our team has just returned from Hong Kong and Hanoi, Vietnam. Led by our Royal Patron, His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent.
IKEA Foundation Partnership
17 February 2014
Care for Children Royal Patron Prince Michael of Kent to Announce IKEA Foundation Partnership.
The Royal Norfolk Show
1 July 2013
Care for Children enjoyed a triumphant return to the Royal Norfolk Show, sharing a stand with the China Britain Business Council and hosting HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
20 New Project Sites Kick Off
12 June 2013
Orphanage directors and foster care managers from throughout China met together to launch our 20 new national family placement projects.
Moving Forward in Mianyang & Deyang
12 June 2013
Our project staff visited Mianyang and Deyang in January this year to get a better understanding about the children who are being placed into our partner orphanages.
Whats Your Favourite Memory as a Child
28 February 2013
Introducing 'Life Story Work' to staff from three orphanages in Thailand
