Tzuby’s Kids Association provided support, in 2023, to over a thousand adoptive parents, foster parents and children, in therapeutic camps, courses and support groups, both in Bucharest and in the cities of Sibiu, Brașov, Timișoara, Oradea. Also, the association held several free online information sessions, both for adopters from Romania and from the diaspora. “The…
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Increasing need for training and support compared to previous years | Tzuby’s Kids 2022 Activity Report
The year 2022 confirmed our growing need for training and support, and this is where our most intense efforts are concentrated. In addition to the 324 people counseled for adoption, 1,082 people received specialized training and 268 people participated in Tzuby’s Kids support groups and camps. It is increasingly obvious that, with the increase in…
Adoption’s premier event, the ARFO Summit features inspirational stories and dozens of expert-led workshops
Cluj-Napoca – Nov 5, Bucharest – Nov 12, Iasi – Nov 19, Timișoara – Nov 26 The Romania Without Orphans Alliance (ARFO) organizes in November the ARFO Summit, the most important event in the field of adoption, in the cities of Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Iasi and Timișoara. Having reached its 9th edition, ARFO2022 represents a journey that…
Essential changes in Romania’s human rights for children – Positive effects for tens of thousands of children
Following our lobbying efforts aligned with ARFO (Romanian Without Orphans Alliance), the Romanian President issued the Decree to enforce the modifications brought to Law 272/2004 on Children’s Rights and Protection. The modifications contain procedural aspects designed to reduce bureaucracy in the child welfare system and to offer greater chances for abandoned children to experience life in…
Help for Ukraine + services for children and families in Romania
The war in Ukraine has brought many changes in current operations of Romanian NGOs, with an impact on their (at least) short-term goals. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the level of involvement we see in Romania regarding all types of refugee support and we are convinced that you were not indifferent either. Tzuby’s Kids worked with…
From Romania, with love. Here is why we are fighting to re-open international adoptions.
Not more than a week ago, an initiative to modify the adoptions law has been submitted to Parliament for debate. We have been part of the working group for more than a year. One of the most argued proposals is re-opening international adoptions and this is because we do believe in providing all options possible…
We’re getting close to the most important event in the field of adoption in Romania
The Summit organised by the Romania Without Orphan Alliance will be held this year in Bucharest during 23-25 November 2017 at Crystal Palace Ballrooms. Starting from each child’s dream of growing up in a family, the theme of the ARFO 2017 Summit is “I have a dream,” a bold dream that we want to live…
What is most needed by an adoptive parent?
We’ve recently had a camp for foster and adoptive parents in a secluded and picturesque settlement in Arges County. During this camp we were able to go into details concerning the competent care of children with a history of trauma. Participating families shared their experiences and we all left the camp enriched and refreshed. While…
An emotional evening for 30 prospective adoptive parents, volunteers and specialists
Yesterday evening we had the opportunity to meet not less than 30 prospective adoptive parents, volunteers working with abandoned children and specialists. We saw excitement and genuine interest in this introductory session of TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) as well as a strong desire to help the healing process of children experiencing abandonment, neglect or abuse. Trauma concepts…
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