What happens if the child has run to the streets because of physical or sexual abuse at home?
JS: Many parents in Tanzania aren’t aware of laws regarding a child’s rights. Each tribe has a different perception of a child’s role in society and their traditions affect how children are viewed. Our role is to identify safety issues in the family and to educate the family on proper care. If there’s any chance that the child will not be safe and protected in their family home, then they stay at Amani while the social workers make connections with other relatives. Amani’s social workers meet regularly with village leaders who are tuned into daily issues in their communities. We also involve leadership at local churches and mosques. By involving the entire community we are creating a network of caregivers from the community to work together to create a safe and healthy environment for the child to grow up in. ACH: If a child’s parents have died or can’t be located and you meet with extended relatives, what are their reactions to taking these children into their homes? JS: If it happens
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