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a family unit and cared for by a
carefully selected, paid caregiver.
* Support to child-headed households
consisting of children 'parented' by
an elder sibling.
* Orphanages, which are the least
desirable option for reasons
stated above.
As shown in Zimbabwe, such
community-based interventions can
be strengthened when integrated into
a country's formal social welfare system. Such integration helps ensure
that community groups receive timely
technical expertise and support and
also have a voice at higher levels that
might not otherwise be heard.

4. Ensure that governments protect
the most vulnerable children
Strategic action should:
* Obtain political commitment.
* Promote and protect children's
human and legal rights.
* Review and reform laws and
policies dealing with children.
* Monitor the impact of AIDS
on children.
Concerted efforts are essential for
children orphaned by AIDS, who
are more vulnerable than children
orphaned for other reasons, largely
because of the stigmatization and discrimination they suffer. It is important

Children orphaned by AIDS
are more vulnerable than
children orphaned for other
reasons, largely because
of the stigmatization and
discrimination they suffer.