“The Assembly recalls that in normal circumstances, it is the biological family that affords the conditions most conducive to the child’s development. Before a child is entrusted to a foster family or an institution, its family should be given the support needed to cope with any difficulties that may pose a threat to the child’s bodily or emotional integrity and well-being.”
It is suggested to bring the language up to date with the current expertise on child welfare, as put forward by UNICEF (for example).