Background
The Government of Kenya has made commendable efforts to enhance child protection through legal, policy, and programmatic interventions. Despite these strides, challenges such as child abuse, neglect, trafficking, and gaps in care systems persist. There is a need for strategic partnerships with civil society, faith-based organizations, and private stakeholders to complement government efforts and strengthen child protection mechanisms. Child and elder care foundation has sought a formal partnership with
2. Objectives of the Proposal
- To collaborate with the Government of Kenya in enhancing child protection services.
- To support the implementation of family-based care models aligned with the National Child Care Reforms Strategy (2022–2032).
- To build capacity for county child protection structures and community stakeholders.
- To improve case management, reporting mechanisms, and response to child abuse cases.
3. Proposed Areas of Partnership
Capacity Building
- Training of caregivers, child protection officers, and welfare committees.
- Development of community-based child protection networks.
- Strengthening Family-Based Care
- Promote foster care, kinship care, and local adoption programs.
- Support reintegration of children from institutional care to family settings.
Enhancing Child Abuse Prevention and Response
Support operationalization of Child Helpline 116at county level.
Awareness campaigns on child rights, positive parenting, and prevention of child exploitation.
Data Systems and Case Management
Development of digital systems for tracking child protection cases.
Support data collection for evidence-based programming.
4. Implementation Approach
Joint planning with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Department of Children’s Services, and County Governments.
Community involvement through CSOs, faith-based organizations, and local leaders.
Capacity strengthening through workshops, mentorship, and resource development.
5. Expected Outcomes
- Improved protection, welfare, and care for vulnerable children.
- Increased capacity of child protection actors at national and county levels.
- Reduction in cases of child neglect, abuse, and exploitation.
- Strengthened family and community-based care structures.
6. Budget and Resource Mobilization
A detailed budget will be developed jointly with stakeholders, leveraging contributions from government, development partners, and private sector actors.
7. Conclusion
This proposal seeks to align with national child protection priorities while fostering collaborative partnerships for sustainable, child-centered care systems across Kenya.