International adoptions could be resumed and the course will be simplified. The proposed amendment of the law comes in the context in which 80 percent of the abandoned children are difficult to set up and are not wanted by the Romanian families. On the other hand, those who will take children with disabilities will receive…
Together with CFCECAS, we are preparing the first video training for case managers of childcare social services in Romania
Given that in practice we have encountered many situations where the role of the case manager is unclear or unknown, we have decided to create, together with the Center for Training and Assessment in Social Services (CFCECAS), a video training providing information about: Taking up the case and initial assessment of risk situations; Systemic /…
Report on the adoption law in Romania and our proposed amendments
There were over 52 000 children registered in the protection system in December last year. For a balanced development, each child has the right to be cared and nourished by a family. The child that for some reasons cannot be raised in his biological family, should be placed in the protection system only temporary until…
“Family Imprint” – an Adoption Promotion event that marked the International Family Day in Bucharest
Bucharest, May 15, 2019 – “Tzuby’s Kids” Association and Romania Without Orphans Alliance, in partnership with SUN PLAZA Romania, organized the “Family Imprint” event on May 15 – International Family Day – within the Commercial Center. The event included a series of workshops that parents and children enjoyed, such as face-painting, drawings, and family imprint artworks…
We have funds for the first 7 children to have them on a therapeutic camp – do you want to bring color to the lives of others?
This year we aim to organize a therapeutic camp for approx. 40 children from orphanages and 3 therapeutic camps for approx. 60 abandoned children currently integrated into substitute families. In total – 100 children! Therapy is based on Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles and addresses specific symptoms for children with traumatic history such as: disturbing…
Romania Without Orphans Alliance (ARFO) received the Public Participation Award in the field of child rights and adoption
Tzuby’s Kids Association is a member of Romania Without Orphans Alliance (ARFO) and we are actively involved in the process of improving legislation in the field of child protection and adoption. Last week, ARFO was awarded during the Public Participation Awards Gala for its advocacy projects. Thanks to the organizers for their consideration.
We are preparing a group of trainers from Romania and the Republic of Moldova in TCC (Trauma-Competent Caregiving) so that quality information on intervention techniques for abused, neglected or abandoned children would reach those in need of help.
We are glad that these days we’ve been hosting the ARFO trainers program for Trauma Competent Caregiving (TCC), one of the best programs in the field. The trainers will also prepare specialists and adoptive / foster parents from Romania and the Republic of Moldova to work with children with trauma history. We wish them much…
How are the Art&Play Therapy sessions held at Tzuby’s Kids? Here are some clues!
The Art&Play therapy sessions at Tzuby’s Kids include elements of sensory integration, exercises through which children learn discipline, increase their ability to concentrate, and behavioral therapy elements. At the last meeting, we started with a trampoline, we had obstacles to overcome, and we learned discipline through playing. We developed the ability to wait for our…
Employees of the Ministry of Transport and Petra Church have prepared gifts for children from a recovery center for disabled children in Bucharest
This year is full of beautiful surprises: employees of the Ministry of Transport – General Direction Intermediate Body for Transport wanted to bring joy to children with special needs. Based on the partnership we have with the Child Protection Services – District 4, we asked our friends from the Ministry of Transport to prepare gifts for…
Tzuby’s Kids during 2018 – what an amazing year!
2018 has been an amazing year! Here is a brief: More than 1,000 people were exposed to information about adoption during the public events we organized throughout the year – this is only one of them; More than 150,000 people viewed informative video content produced and distributed online (such as the “Adoption Guide” or “Borns…
