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“Orphanage” is used in this note to refer to facilities for the short- or long-term care of a child other than in a family setting. - 1.3% of all Moldovan children went into institutions staying an average of 7-8 years. - 1 out of 5 lost all contact with their family. - Society encouraged parents to leave their children in care. - 8 out of 10 children in care had one, if not both, of their parents still living. - 48% of placements were in response to the requests of parents. - There were no social workers or social services - There was resistance to foster care as a viable alternative - The government was reluctant to close institutions as they employed over 5,800 people
Posted on: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 13:57:45 +0000

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