The Children’s Act 2001 is an act of parliament that makes provision for the following:
Parental responsibility.
Fostering, Adoption Custody, maintenance, Guardianship.
Care and protection of children.
Administration of children institutions.
Domestication of UNCRC & ACRWC.
The Act is currently under review to align it to the Kenya Constitution and address emerging issues on children
In discharging its functions , DCS makes reference to international Instruments (UNCRC), Regional Instruments( ACRWC),the Kenyan Constitution, other relevant statutes ,the Children’s Act, Policies, Manuals , guidelines , regulations and National Plan of Actions
In discharging its functions , DCS makes reference to the following;
International Instruments (UNCRC)
Regional Instruments( ACRWC)
The Kenyan Constitution,
the Children’s Act,
other relevant statutes
Policies
Manuals
Guidelines and regulations
National Plan of Actions
