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PublicationInvesting In Children – The Case For Diverting Czech Government Finances Away From InstitutionsFriday September 21, 2018This report details the findings from Lumos’ research in the Czech Republic, which has shown that far greater numbers of children and families could be supported with high-quality, cost-effective alternatives to institutionalisation, using the resources that are currently tied up in institutions.
PublicationOpening Up Communities, Closing Down InstitutionsWednesday November 22, 2017This report offers recommendations to: The European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, Member States and civil society for harnessing the European Structural and Investment Funds towards supporting community living of children, persons with disabilities and older persons.
PublicationThe Children Behind The WallThursday November 9, 2017This report examines why children were and still are sent to institutions, the harm that they cause, and why this system of care must change.
PublicationPutting Child Protection And Family Care At The Heart Of EU External ActionFriday October 27, 2017This report, created in partnership with Hope and Homes for Children, highlights the key features of the phenomenon of institutionalisation of children and presents a set of recommendations for the EU to support child protection and care system reform.
PublicationOn The Frontlines Of The Family Separation CrisisThursday September 21, 2017This report was written in partnership between Cities for Action (C4A) and the Lumos Foundation. C4A is a coalition of over 175 U.S. mayors and county executives who advocate for pro-immigrant federal policies and create inclusive local programs and policies.
PublicationTrusts And Foundations For Families: Investing In Transforming CareThursday March 23, 2017In this report, Lumos explores the role that private trusts and foundations can play to further support care reform around the world.
PublicationTransforming Care Systems Through EU External ActionFriday March 17, 2017This report sets out the evidence about the harm that institutions can cause and presents the case for prioritising family and community-based alternatives to institutional care.
PublicationTurning Words Into ActionWednesday March 1, 2017An aid to the process of improving services and systems of support for children with intellectual disabilities and their families.
PublicationEnding Institutionalisation Of ChildrenWednesday March 1, 2017This report presents a summary of progress in our first three country demonstration programmes – the Republic of Moldova, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.