International: Pandemic left many children without parents. Can nations boost support? (May require subscription)
Christian Science Monitor – June 22, 2021
“A central consequence of COVID-19 is that families are more fragile,” she says. But she also sees the pandemic accelerating changes that experts have long known are needed. Internationally, there’s a growing recognition that children taken from their families and placed in orphanages or children’s homes risk long-term consequences, from developmental delays to an increased likelihood of falling victim to violence.
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