关键词:  国外, 儿童福利模式, 儿童福利理念, 孤儿救助, 弃婴救助

Abstract:  Foreign countries have relatively mature children welfare systems, which, despite their similarities, differ in terms of value and institution. This paper reviews foreign modes of children welfare and experiences of rescuing parentless and homeless children and points out that the important factors in establishing an effective mechanism for rescuing parentless and homeless children include choice of an appropriate approach to children welfare, making of a sound system of laws, governments funding, excellent project design and proceedings, professional work force, involvement of social organizations, etc. The purpose of the paper is to provide reference for the construction and improvement of Chinas system for rescuing parentless and homeless children.

Key words: foreign, children welfare mode, approach to children welfare; rescue of parentless and homeless children