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Welcome to State Department for Children Services

The State Department for Children Services is domiciled under the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services. It was created on 16th April, 2025 following the reorganization of the Government structure with CPA Carren Ageng’o appointed as the Principal Secretary. The establishment of the State Department reflects the Government's commitment to prioritizing child protection and welfare in Kenya. The State Department draws its mandate from the Executive Order No. 1 of 2025, the Constitution of Kenya, the Children Act 2022 and related laws. Its overall mandate is to safeguard the rights and promote the welfare of all children in Kenya.

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Making a Difference Across Kenya

Explore our key programmes and initiatives that protect children and strengthen families nationwide.

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Education

Presidential Secondary School Bursary (PSSB)

A Vision 2030 flagship that boosts enrolment, retention and completion for orphans and vulnerable children in secondary school across all 290 constituencies.

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Youth

Adolescents Cash Plus Programme

Combining cash transfers with life skills, health and economic support to give adolescents a safe and productive transition into adulthood.

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Social Protection

Cash Transfer for Orphans & Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC)

Running since 2004 and now supporting over 440,000 households, this transfer keeps orphans and vulnerable children within their families and communities.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Improvement through Cash & Health Education (NICHE)

A cash-plus programme improving the nutritional status of children in their first 1,000 days through top-up transfers and nutrition counselling in high-need counties.

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Families

Positive Parenting

A national programme equipping parents and caregivers with non-violent, supportive parenting skills to prevent violence and nurture children's wellbeing.

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Protection

Violence Against Children (VAC) Prevention & Response

Coordinating national action to prevent and respond to violence against children through prevention plans, reporting systems and survivor support services.

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Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation and Education

Providing care, rehabilitation and continued education for children in conflict with the law and those in need of care and protection within statutory institutions.

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