Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) is a web-based database for capturing, processing and managing child protection services in order to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of child protection interventions in Kenya, inform policy and evidence based decision making.
CPIMS is a high-availability web-based database hosted by the Government ICT Authority, at the Government Data Center.
CPIMS is a child-focused system designed to:
Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of child protection interventions in Kenya, inform policy and evidence based decision making. Provide access to accurate, timely and reliable aggregate-level child protection data. Facilitate record keeping and information management on individual cases of child protection. Track vulnerable children longitudinally and geographically to ensure continuity of care and protection, including children in institutional care. Facilitate appropriate information sharing between stakeholders and service providers in the best interest of the child. Be flexible and extensible over time to cater for emerging needs in the children sector.
Services provided Rescue from harm and placement in place of safety Alternative family care (adoption, foster care, guardianship, kinship, kafaala) Family reintegration, reunification Tracking and supporting children in conflict with law through the child justice system, legal and rehabilitation processes Arbitration Supervision (with or without court orders), parental bonds , written promise, joint parental agreements Support services (counselling, family support)