Referral Mechanisms for Children Orphaned or Made Vulnerable by HIV (OVC)

This informational brochure explains the different types of referral mechanisms within HIV programming for OVC. A referral is understood as the process of recognizing a risk or concern about a child or household, deciding that action needs to be taken, and providing information about or referring the client to the identified service.The timely referral of children to necessary services within and between different sectors (e.g., health, education, social services) is critical for effectively preventing and responding to the multiple vulnerabilities faced by children and families affected by HIV and other adversities.