Abstract

The article summarizes the views and experience of people (professionals and amateurs) caring for children who are placed in institutional long-term care of medical nature (home for children under 3 years). Based on the interviews with carers, a survey of the impact of institutional care on children's development is performed. Results of the interviews specify the difference between institutionalized children, and children growing up in a family environment. Moreover, possible negative influences on the development of children in institutional care.