Abstract
This qualitative study explores the factors contributing to the disruption of kinship care and the subsequent institutionalisation of children in Bali, Indonesia. Through in-depth interviews with 50 children residing in child welfare institutions and 16 parents or familial caretakers, the study examines the changing social and cultural perceptions of child institutionalisation and its impact on traditional Balinese kinship systems. The findings reveal that economic hardship, family circumstances and the perceived benefits of institutional care for education are the primary drivers of child institutionalisation. The study highlights the need for strengthening family support systems, adhering to national standards of care and promoting community-based alternatives to institutional care, particularly kinship care and foster care, as part of a continuum of care. Recommendations are provided for policymakers, practitioners and researchers to address the challenges faced by children and families in Bali and to promote family-based care.
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