International and National Institutional Consultancy Services to Strengthen Foster Care in Türkiye Child Protection About the Project The project focuses on strengthening the foster care system in Türkiye through international and national institutional consultancy services. Key activities include assessing and improving the alternative care system for children, developing tools to bolster general and temporary foster care practices, building the capacity of the foster care workforce and carers, and piloting a temporary foster care model. The proposal highlights collaboration between national and international consultancy firms, ensuring high-quality deliverables across all phases of the project. The project aims for completion by December 2025. Services Types of Services Provided We are providing a comprehensive range of services for the project aimed at strengthening foster care in Türkiye. Our involvement spans various critical aspects including research and data analysis, where we perform baseline assessments and extensive reviews of existing data related to the national alternative care system, particularly focusing on foster care. We are instrumental in capacity building, developing tailored training programs and materials for foster care staff and carers to enhance their capabilities. We are also actively involved in piloting models, specifically temporary foster care models, ensuring these pilots are thoroughly monitored and evaluated to refine practices effectively. Additionally, we contribute to the development and refinement of essential tools and frameworks that support the effective operation of the foster care system, including the creation of guidebooks and standard operating procedures for stakeholders involved in foster care. Research & Evaluation Services include comprehensive assessments of existing systems, data collection both from secondary sources and through fieldwork, and detailed analysis to inform policy and practice changes. Training and Capacity Building We will design and implement training sessions and materials for foster care professionals and carers, enhancing their skills and knowledge to improve care standards. Tool and Framework Development Development of implementation tools, standard operating procedures, and guidebooks to support foster care operations and practices. Piloting and Implementation Support We actively pilot innovative models of foster care, rigorously testing and adjusting approaches to ensure they meet the specific needs and contexts of our target communities. Additionally, we provide comprehensive implementation support, helping to seamlessly integrate these models into existing systems and ensuring sustainable, long-term success.