The study aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the Hungarian child protection system, particularly regarding foster care and the evolution of children’s resilience. The study presents the current institutional structure and the specific challenges of foster care. It pays special attention to the effects of the traumatic experiences accumulated in the birth family. The research uses thematic content analysis, exploring the preparedness of foster parents, the management of behavioral problems, and the role of leisure activities and coping techniques in developing children’s resilience. Based on the results, it formulates proposals to support foster parents and increase the efficiency of the child protection system.
Keywords: child welfare, resilience, behaviour issues, attachment, foster parents, biological family, leisure activities
