USAID’s Displaced Children and Orphans Fund supports programs that help families and communities provide the necessary care, protection, and support for children in need: children affected by armed conflict; street children; children with disabilities; children otherwise separated from appropriate care-giving situations.

Within these categories, DCOF programs: are based in the community and carried out by members of the community; allow children to participate and make decisions; seek to address both the physical and emotional needs of families and children while respecting their religious and cultural practices.

USAID/DCOF’s partnership with The CYES Network is principally pursued through its support for this site as well as the AED-managed STRIVE Program. Learn more about USAID at www.usaid.gov.