Separation from parents and staying away from an effective caregiver is a traumatic event that impedes the growth of children. Early childhood developmental deprivations have a significant impact on children's mental health and future performance. As a fragile and at-risk population, out-of-home children need appropriate care to prevent further psychological damage. This book is about children who, for a variety of reasons, are separated from their parents and family and need basic alternative care. The book first deals with the characteristics of these children and their challenges. Then, the types of care associated with these children are described, including parenting, foster care, kinship care, day care, and independent life care. This book will be useful to psychologists, counselors, social workers, planners, and staff at child care and other related institutions. As a psychologist, the author has worked in a dedicated and purposeful way to familiarize the audience with the care needs and strategies for helping these children.

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