ParentED Analysis: Number of Romanian Children with Parents Working Abroad Drops by 17%
  • Over 60,000 children in Romania have one or both parents working abroad, according to public data* analyzed by ParentED. 
  • Children with parents working abroad either remain in the care of relatives or enter the national protection system, with foster families or in residential care centers. 
  • Diana Bălan, ParentED: “The emotional and psychological impact felt by these children can be profound and long-lasting.” 

Bucharest, September 26th, 2024 – The number of children left in the care of relatives or in special protection systems due to their parents working abroad has significantly decreased over the past year in Romania, according to public data*. This trend may indicate an improvement in domestic economic conditions; however, the issue remains a matter of national concern, according to a ParentED analysis.

Data from the National Authority for the Protection of Children’s Rights and Adoption (ANPDCA) shows that as of March 2024, 61,007 children from over 50,000 families were in this situation, a decrease compared to the same period last year, when 72,902 cases from nearly 57,000 families* were reported.

This nearly 17% drop is encouraging, but, although more parents are returning or assuming financial support roles without leaving the country, thousands of children still live far from those who provide them with their most crucial emotional foundation—the family.

A concerning aspect is that some of these children enter special protection systems such as foster care or residential centers, where they face additional challenges related to adapting to new environments and the absence of constant parental contact.

“The emotional and psychological impact felt by these children can be profound and long-lasting, especially since their emotional and social development directly depends on the presence of a stable parental figure”, says Diana Bălan, ParentED representative.

Romania’s largest parenting event, ParentED Fest, will take place next week, on October 3rd, in Bucharest. It will feature five internationally renowned experts specializing in areas such as child-rearing, family well-being, and personal development. Globally acclaimed clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, recommended by television icon Oprah Winfrey, will make her debut in Romania to discuss the art and practice of conscious parenting and the most effective ways to raise authentic, happy, and resilient children.


* Source: *The National Authority for the Protection of Children’s Rights and Adoption

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