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This work aims to identify and prioritize psychosocial support needs for young children impacted by HIV/AIDS.

July 3, 2026Open Access

Where the heart is: meeting the psychosocial needs of young children in the context of HIV/AIDS

Key Points

This work aims to identify and prioritize psychosocial support needs for young children impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Conducted a series of workshops in 2004-2005 on psychosocial support.
Engaged with stakeholders from the Bernard van Leer Foundation and the Coalition on Children Affected by AIDS.
Developed recommendations based on discussions and findings during the workshops.
Identified key issues in providing psychosocial care for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Formulated a 'Call To Action' for improved support and programming strategies.
Outlined future priorities for addressing the needs of vulnerable children.

Abstract

An output of a series of workshops on psychosocial support held in 2004-2005 by the Bernard van Leer Foundation and the Coalition on Children Affected by AIDS. Authors Linda Richter, Geoff Foster and Lorraine Sherr discuss the issues surrounding psychosocial care and support for children made vulnerable by the HIV/AIDS pandemic and make recommendations for future priorities and programming directions. Includes the "Call To Action" for Toronto 2006.

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