Gender Intersectionality and Family Separation, Alternative Care and the Reintegration of Children

These organizations provided the research team with valuable information and were flexible with their time commitments. The research team received guidance and support from Family Care First and Save the Children, as well as funding from the United States Agency for International Development. The Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Open Institute, and UNICEF also provided support in accessing relevant data. The research team members, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, and XXX, demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their work. The research focused on understanding gender in children leaving alternative care in Cambodia. The study aimed to explore the critical factors in family separation for girls and boys, as well as the role of caregivers, social norms, and attitudes in the placement of children in alternative care. The research also examined the services provided to children in alternative care and the reintegration of children from alternative care. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of existing data sets with qualitative exploration of gender intersectionality in the placement of children in alternative care. The research questions focused on the risk factors for family separation, decision-making for alternative care placement, caregiver attitudes toward placement, and services for children in alternative care. The findings from the study highlighted the importance of understanding gender in the context of family separation and alternative care in Cambodia. The research revealed that girls and boys experience different risk factors for family separation, with girls being more likely to be separated due to poverty and boys due to migration. The study also found that caregivers' attitudes toward placement play a significant role in the decision-making process. The research identified several key findings, including the need for improved services for children in alternative care, the importance of reintegration programs, and the need for increased support for caregivers. The study also highlighted the importance of understanding the intersectionality of gender in the context of family separation and alternative care. The conclusions of the study emphasized the need for policymakers and practitioners to consider the complex factors influencing family separation and alternative care in Cambodia. The recommendations included the development of targeted services for children in alternative care, the expansion of reintegration programs, and the provision of increased support for caregivers. The study also highlighted the need for further research on the intersectionality of gender in the context of family separation and alternative care.