By providing loving homes to children in 133 countries, SOS Children's Villages has been able to attain an expertise on various issues that concern children. Please find the below PDF documents regarding SOS policy on key issues concerning the welfare of children.
Rights of Children
Child's Rights to Quality Care
Child Protection Policy
UN Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature.
Foster Care in the U.S.
Status on Foster Care in the U.S.
The SOS Children’s Villages in Florida and Illinois provide a unique and nurturing living experience for foster children, coupled with vital services to their families. The villages are respected in their communities, demonstrate credibility, professionalism, and integrity, and are recognized as leaders and pace-setters in the child welfare community.
Joining the Fight Against HIV and Aids
HIV/Aids Policy
Forum on HIV/AIDS
SOS Children’s Villages recognizes the devastating effects of the global AIDS pandemic on the lives of children and families and promotes full respect for and protection of children and family members’ human rights irrespective of their HIV status.
Valuing Diversity: Children with Disabilities
Forum on Children with Disabilities
SOS Children’s Villages has developed and is implementing an organizational policy on children with disabilities. This policy reaffirms our commitment to working towards the social inclusion of children with disabilities.
Strengthening Haiti
The Earthquake in Haiti: One Year On
This report speaks about the rebuilding efforts SOS Children's Villages is taking in Haiti following one year of providing emergency relief for the victims of the earthquake that brought the country to its knees.
Please also refer to this news story for an account of the efforts of SOS in Haiti.