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…
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…
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…
Caring for Caregivers: A Critical Component of Improving Childhood Wellbeing
Research and common knowledge both suggest that the most influential relationship in a child’s life is with his or her caregiver. A strong caregiver relationship can limit the effects of trauma, increase a child’s confidence and independence, and empower a child to explore life from a safe base. Therefore, caring for caregivers- and coaching them…
Tzuby’s Kids – One year review
At the end of 2013 we have decided that my wife should take a sabbatical leave. We were not sure for how long and what she would be doing during this time but we were praying, according to Ephesians 2:10, that God will show us the good works He “prepared beforehand, that we should walk…
The most important need of a child
Last week we’ve been in a summer camp for abandoned children from Bucharest, Romania. At first sight, it was a fantastic time for kids. Games, good laugh, songs, jumpers and swimming pools, they have all contributed to a week full of joy. The weather was wonderful and the sunsets just amazing. After sunset, the kids…
UN Human Rights Council: “The family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children”
Last week, by more than a 2-to-1 margin, the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva voted to adopt a landmark resolution calling for the protection of the family. This resolution strongly reaffirms the family as the natural and fundamental group unit of society, and calls on governments to both implement family-sensitive policies and to take steps…
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