Muscat: Targeting foster families, social specialists, and institutions involved in child welfare, the guide sets new benchmarks for alternative care across Oman.

The guide seeks to empower foster families and specialists by establishing unified standards and practical guidelines to improve the care of foster children. It addresses the professional development of social supervisors, equipping them to provide tailored support to foster families and effectively manage the behavioral challenges of children based on scientific principles.

Foster families will benefit from an enriched understanding of their responsibilities and rights, alongside practical solutions for challenges they may encounter. The guide also includes essential resources, such as insights into the stages of emotional development, techniques for interviewing adoption applicants, and understanding the psychological impact of trauma on children.

By prioritizing the rights and well-being of children without family care, the guide aligns with Oman’s Child Law and its Executive Regulations No. 125/2019. It aims to strengthen the bond between foster families and social specialists, fostering an integrated care system that ensures children’s best interests are safeguarded.