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Haiti Family Care Network - Resources

Through tools, publications, policy examples, and other information offered on the following topics, we strive to provide resources that will help improve the quality of care for children in Haiti and ensure that they have the opportunity to thrive in families. (Resources in Haitian Creole and French are included when available.)

We are working with organizations throughout Haiti to identify and develop resources on these topics. As each topic is rolled out, you will find links to relevant resources and tools below.

New resources will be added on a regular basis, so follow our social media and sign up for emails to receive notifications. Please contact us if you have a publication, tool, or training that you would like to share!

Click on a topic below to view the correlating resources!

Resources

Education 

Education is a key component of change, and a critical aspect of children’s development. Here you will find resources related to education in Haiti, through a Child Protection lens. 

Trafficking Prevention

Whether you are working with victims of human trafficking, involved with an orphanage, or working with children and families in any other capacity, these resources can help you understand the links between children’s institutions and human trafficking – as well as the safeguards your organization can put in place to help protect children from falling victim to trafficking.

Transition To Adulthood

Find resources to assist in supporting Haitian youth as they transition into adulthood and independence. 

Organizational Transition  to Family-Based Care

If you’re involved with an orphanage and are interested in learning more about how to transition to family-based care, you’ve come to the right place! Many orphanages in Haiti are changing the way they support children. We’re excited to share resources to help you on this journey! 

Child Protection Best Practices

Family Reunification

Learn more about the process of family reunification, including resources developed by organizations that have decades of experience reuniting children with their families in Haiti, and models used across the world. 

Strengthening Families

Family preservation and strengthening are impactful ways of protecting children and reinforcing communities. Whether you’re providing these services to prevent separation or to strengthen families following reunification, there are many different methods of reinforcing the family unit. Find out more about how to do so – using best practices – in this section. 

Child Welfare Systems in Haiti / Haitian Governmental Authorities 

It is critical that organizations working to create change in Haiti (or any country) abide by national laws and strive to collaborate with local authorities. Learn about initiatives local authorities such as IBESR are taking, find resources about how to work alongside them, and inform yourself as well as others on the laws related to Child Protection in Haiti. 

Alternative Care 

Not all children can be reunited with their biological families – yet these children still have the right to grow up in a family environment. There are many family-based care alternatives, such as kinship placements, foster families, and local adoption. Find more information about these alternatives here. 

Caring for Families in Emergencies

Learn more about how to keep children safe and keep families together during and after emergency situations such as natural disasters or times of nationwide conflict. 

Health and Wellness

Accessing healthcare is a tremendous challenge in Haiti and lack of access to support for pregnant and new mothers, lack of malnutrition care and stigma around disabilities can all be drivers for relinquishment of a child to an orphanage. Unfortunately living in an orphanage can also produce health and wellness challenges such as increased vulnerability to abuse and depression.

Funding

Funding a child in an orphanage is significantly more expensive than funding the support needed to thrive in a family. From the donor level to the project manager level, examples of family based care costs, budgets and examples are necessary to ensure adequate fundraising and resource allocation.​​

Events & Trainings

Events & Trainings

  • Ann Kontinye Konvesasyon a: Koman Nou Ka Konbat Trauma
    Ann Kontinye Konvesasyon a: Koman Nou Ka Konbat Trauma
    Wed, Apr 17
    Echanj Vityèl
    Ann Kontinye Konvesasyon a: Koman Nou Ka Konbat Trauma
    Echanj Vityèl
    Details
  • Koman Nou Ka Konbat Trauma (How We Can Cope With Trauma)
    Koman Nou Ka Konbat Trauma (How We Can Cope With Trauma)
    Wed, Apr 03
    Virtual Workshop (Creole)
    Koman Nou Ka Konbat Trauma (How We Can Cope With Trauma)
    Virtual Workshop (Creole)
    A workshop held in Haitian Creole about coping with trauma.
    Details
  • Community Conversations
    Community Conversations
    Thu, Nov 09
    Virtual Event
    Community Conversations
    Virtual Event
    Orphanage Migration as a Response to Violence in Urban Haiti
    Details
  • Making the Invisible Visible: Disability Care in Haiti
    Making the Invisible Visible: Disability Care in Haiti
    Thu, Oct 26
    Virtual Workshop
    Making the Invisible Visible: Disability Care in Haiti
    Virtual Workshop
    Details
  • Community Conversations
    Community Conversations
    Fri, Apr 21
    Virtual Discussion
    Community Conversations
    Virtual Discussion
    A follow-up conversation to the workshop Every Program Needs a Social Worker
    Details
  • Every Program Needs a Social Worker
    Every Program Needs a Social Worker
    Wed, Apr 19
    Virtual Workshop
    Every Program Needs a Social Worker
    Virtual Workshop
    Details
  • Community Conversations
    Community Conversations
    Mon, Jan 23
    Virtual Discussion
    Community Conversations
    Virtual Discussion
    A follow-up conversation to the workshop Working with Children and Families in Conflict Zones
    Details
  • Working with Children and Families in Conflict Zones
    Working with Children and Families in Conflict Zones
    Mon, Jan 16
    Virtual Workshop (English)
    Working with Children and Families in Conflict Zones
    Virtual Workshop (English)
    A panel discussion
    Details
  • Community Conversations
    Community Conversations
    Tue, Dec 13
    Virtual Discussion
    Community Conversations
    Virtual Discussion
    A chance for informal discussion among those working in Haiti
    Details
  • Community Conversations
    Community Conversations
    Thu, Sep 08
    Online Dialogue
    Community Conversations
    Online Dialogue
    Learn more
  • Tab Wonn Sou Reyinifikasyon Fanmilyal (Sesyon Kreyol)
    Tab Wonn Sou Reyinifikasyon Fanmilyal (Sesyon Kreyol)
    Fri, Aug 05
    Tab Wonn
    Tab Wonn Sou Reyinifikasyon Fanmilyal (Sesyon Kreyol)
    Tab Wonn
    Si w enplike nan reyinifikasyon fanmilyal, w’ap konsidere pou w ajoute l nan pwogram ou yo, oubyen ou senpleman enterese aprann plis de pwosesis lan – tab wonn sa se pou w! Se gratis pou n swiv e tab wonn yo ap fet online- konsa ou ka swiv kelkeswa kote w ye. Nap tann ou!
    Details
  • HFCN Family Reunification Panel Discussion (English session)
    HFCN Family Reunification Panel Discussion (English session)
    Mon, Aug 01
    Panel Discussion
    HFCN Family Reunification Panel Discussion (English session)
    Panel Discussion
    If you’re involved in family reunification, are considering including it in your programs, or are simply interested in learning more about the process – this workshop is for you! Feel free to sign up for the English-speaking session, Creole-speaking session, or both!
    Details
  • Building Resilient Families in Tumultuous Times
    Building Resilient Families in Tumultuous Times
    Wed, Jun 01
    Online Workshop
    Building Resilient Families in Tumultuous Times
    Online Workshop
    Join The Haiti Family Care Network’s online workshop!
    Details
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