International Development

Our Commitment to Global Child Welfare

From day one, IHS has been committed to a global vision of promoting the safety and well-being of at-risk children and families. A primary focus of our work is helping countries develop family-based alternatives to the institutionalization of homeless and vulnerable children, through stronger community support and prevention services and family-based alternative care.

Our Experience

At IHS, our extensive work in child welfare is guided by decades of experience, combining empathy with evidence-based action. We understand the complex challenges facing vulnerable children and families and recognize that meaningful, lasting impact requires solutions grounded in proven methodologies.

Our global expertise is strengthened by a deep understanding of cultural diversity. Over the years, we have worked collaboratively with local and national authorities, leaders, nonprofits, and community organizations to design sustainable solutions that reflect the unique needs of each community while driving systemic improvements.

Organizations often face challenges such as resource limitations, outdated systems, or struggles to meet evolving community needs. Drawing on our experience, we help agencies address these hurdles by developing responsive, effective child welfare systems tailored to their local contexts.

At IHS, we provide tailored solutions that empower organizations to adopt best practices and create lasting change.

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Our Expertise

With extensive experience in leadership development, we equip leaders with the skills needed to drive effective change. Our expertise includes strategic planning, facilitation, and team building, strengthening leadership capacity to address both local and national challenges. By supporting leaders with targeted consultation and expert guidance, we help build the foundation for sustainable, impactful change.
With extensive experience in leadership development, we equip leaders with the skills needed to drive effective change. Our expertise includes strategic planning, facilitation, and team building, strengthening leadership capacity to address both local and national challenges. By supporting leaders with targeted consultation and expert guidance, we help build the foundation for sustainable, impactful change.
Our expertise in trainer development focuses on preparing local trainers to deliver quality, sustainable training programs. By cultivating a network of skilled trainers, we ensure that best practices are consistently reinforced and expanded, creating a ripple effect of learning and capacity building within the community.
Our expertise in trainer development focuses on preparing local trainers to deliver quality, sustainable training programs. By cultivating a network of skilled trainers, we ensure that best practices are consistently reinforced and expanded, creating a ripple effect of learning and capacity building within the community.

International Testimonials

Brazil

“Partnering with IHS has taken Pontes de Amor and ANGAAD to an upper level of influence in Brazil. We improved our knowledge of social technology to promote safe family care for orphans and vulnerable children. After that, we strengthened our partnership with the National Government and led training programs relaying some of what we learned to several state governments, judiciary, and NGO professionals."
Sara Vargas, President of ANGAAD Rodrigo Pereira, President Pontes de Amor Uberlandia, Brazil
India

“I will describe this as a vision-expanding education because IHS took the time to understand my cultural, historical, and current background and build my competence through training. In addition, the periodic follow-up and mentoring have helped me start my own NGO (CDFIN) to protect children and enhance their family connections. Currently, IHS is helping CDFIN with training resources and setting up the structure of the NGO."
Karen Grace Paul, Director Child Development and Family Impact Network (CDFIN)
Zimbabwe

" I was equipped in very practical ways that covered a wide range of topics, all of which were practical, accessible, and relevant to our work. Our team was stretched and encouraged each day, and challenged to raise the bar in our planning, strategies, and program implementation. IHS loaded us with resources and inspired us with a new vision and we are committed to the learning journey. What a privilege for us all, and an experience we continue to draw from today."
Sue Austen, Training Director, Zimbabwe Without Orphans
Haiti

“The information, education, and tools we’ve received have helped us equip our local Haitian social support teams to better understand the trauma that children have suffered and how to best serve them through reunification and family strengthening. We often refer to the Institute’s work and rely on it to learn the most effective strategies for navigating the complex world of child welfare.”
Lisa Hyatt, Executive Director, Overture International