The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has inaugurated the National Care Reform Roadmap Coordination Committee to improve the care system for vulnerable children in Ghana. The committee’s inaugural meeting marked the beginning of work under the 2024-2028 Care Reform Roadmap, which aims to safely reintegrate at least 30% of children in Residential Homes for Children into family-based care settings.
The roadmap, launched in May 2024, seeks to promote family-based care, reduce overreliance on institutional care, and prevent unnecessary family separation. Key committee functions include promoting timely reintegration, ensuring children don’t remain in residential homes longer than necessary, and identifying emerging issues.
The committee comprises representatives from government agencies, UNICEF, and non-governmental organizations, and will serve a four-year term. With 117 Residential Homes for Children currently housing 3,450 children, the initiative aims to strengthen child protection systems and provide safe and nurturing environments for all children in Ghana.
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