ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN CASH TRANSFERS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING OF CHILD-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS IN KIBERA, NAIROBI, KENYA

Abstract: The study investigated the effect of the Orphan and Vulnerable Children Cash Transfers (OVC-CT) program on psychosocial protection in Kibera slum, Nairobi. A descriptive research design was adopted, and a target population of 205 was utilized in a census composed of 100 child-headed households, 34 child officers, and 71 social workers. A response rate of 180(87%) was achieved. Questionnaires were used to collect data, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and later presented in themes. Ethical considerations of anonymity and confidentiality were adhered to. The results showed a positive correlation between OVC-CT and psychosocial protection since the fund aided in the provision of primary care in the child-headed households and access to housing. However, counseling services to cater to mental/psychological well-being were underreported as a mechanism used to secure the orphans and vulnerable children's psychosocial well-being. Keywords: Orphan and Vulnerable Children Cash Transfers (OVC-CT), psychosocial protection, vulnerable children's psychosocial well-being. Title: ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN CASH TRANSFERS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE PSYCHOSOCIAL WELLBEING OF CHILD-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS IN KIBERA, NAIROBI, KENYA Author: Brigitte Muthoni Kariara, Heather Kipchumba International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 3, July 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 415-419 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 22-September-2025 Amendment Date: 23 September 2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17183062 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/orphans-and-vulnerable-children-cash-transfers-and-its-effect-on-the-psychosocial-wellbeing-of-child-headed-households-in-kibera-nairobi-kenya