The Children’s Freedom Initiative joined multiple advocacy groups around the world in addressing the harmful practice of institutionalizing children with disabilities. In a letter to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the CFI addressed the benefits of children growing up in loving, permanent homes while outlining just a few of the harms perpetuated by institutionalization to include social, emotional and developmental delays.
CFI encourages the UN to take a strong and affirmative stance against the institutionalization of children with disabilities
Jun 17, 2021 | News