The central role of families in the lives of children affected by AIDS

Key Points

• The chapter aims to shift from direct aid to orphans to a focus on supporting families.
• Analyzed the current approaches of external agencies in providing assistance to orphaned children.
• Proposed a systemic approach to support families financially and with services.
• Highlighted the importance of sustainable care practices for children's support.
• Identified the need for reorientation from individual child assistance to family support.
• Demonstrated that protecting families can enhance the care provided to children affected by AIDS.