The overall aim of this study is to investigate the perception of support provided to orphan
children in foster care placement in terms of education, care and support as well as protection
by orphan children themselves, foster parents and social workers.
Due to HIV/AIDS many children are being orphaned and are left behind without any visible
means of support.
HIV/AIDS remains undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges of the world today, as there is
no part of the world that has not felt the devastating impact of the pandemic. This is already
evidenced by the increase in number of orphans, child headed households and other
vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS and the inability of the extended family system to
provide such children with basic requirements such as shelter, food, medical care, education,
love and support.