To care and protect
Shared values, different paths in Czech–Colombian analysis of children’s alternative family care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9972912 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leona Stašová (0000-0002-8533-5779, University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, corresponding author), Lucie Smutková (0000-0002-1667-0071, University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic), Jacqueline Garavito-López (0000-0002-6102-5004, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana–Cali, Colombia), Alberto Izquierdo Fernández (0009-0004-5573-560X, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana–Cali, Colombia), Teresita María Sevilla Peñuela (0000-0002-0366-908X, University of Strathclyde) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 69 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 259-273 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00208728251382827 |
| OpenAlex | W4416170621 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 15 |
This article presents a comparative analysis of the Czech Republic and Colombia’s implementation of the United Nations Guidelines for Alternative Family Care. Based on secondary data, we identified a shared adherence to the UN framework; a strong Czech system for alternative caregivers’ selection, training and support; a deep ethical commitment of Colombian foster families to ensure children’s well-being, despite limited resources; and the relevance of supporting parents at risk of having their children removed from their care and integrating the effects of unplanned migration into alternative care strategies. The findings are valuable for improving practices in social work and social policy
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |