Every human being deserves a caring, loving family environment during their
development as a child so that they will grow up to become a healthy, functioning adult members of society. Unfortunately however, there can be unavoidable, extenuating circumstances such as accidents, parents' divorce, illness and the general lack of proper child-rearing practices that can take caregivers and a nurturing family away from children.
In Japan, children's homes were established in order to protect the rights of children aged 2 to 18 and to make sure they receive proper care.
Children's homes in this country follow the fundamental principles in the Children's Welfare Act* and the Children's Charter.**
*Children's Welfare Act - an excerpt
A children's home in Japan is defined as a facility to provide care to children who are victims of child abuse, without primary caregivers and/or those suffering from other circumstantial difficulties. A children's home also supports and assists children with developing their own sense of
independence.
**Children's Charter - an excerpt
Established on May 5, 1946, this legislation protects the fundamental rights of children's welfare, physical and mental health and their right to receive education.
Children's Charter - Preamble
A child deserves respect as a human being.
A child is respected as a member of our society.
A child deserves a happy, healthy, productive environment for their growth.
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