The Minister of Social Solidarity in Egypt, Nevine Al Kabbaj, has recently issued a decision regarding licensing small homes that are established to take care of children.
These homes are designed to provide family care as an alternative to social care institutions, offering a nurturing environment for children in need. Apart from basic care, the homes will also provide essential educational, social, and psychological services to children.
To ensure that children receive the best possible care, each small home will have an internal bylaw, an ethical charter, and a code of professional conduct for its employees. Furthermore, these homes will have a supervisory structure that is compatible with the age groups and their individual needs.
It is important to note that the Ministry of Social Solidarity strongly supports family care as a way of preventing the separation of children from their families (except in cases where this conflicts with the best interest of the child). The ministry firmly believes that the child’s natural place is in the home and family, and is thus committed to supporting this belief through the licensing of small homes that provide family care.
