Why foster care and adoption are gaining ground in Tanzania

New figures show that the number of children receiving alternative family care services in Tanzania, including foster care and adoption, has risen six-fold to 562 in the past three years from just 85 children in 2022.


By  Julius Maricha

What you need to know:

  • Experts say the trend reflects a gradual but significant shift in how society understands collective responsibility for vulnerable children

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