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    The Impact of Reintegration Process On Institutionalized Adolescents: A Case Study of Kings Kids Village and Into Abbas Arms Children’s Home in Nairobi
    (Daystar University, School of Applied Human Sciences, 2017-09) Omanga, Jane Auma
    This study aimed at establishing the effect of reintegration process on adolescents who stay at children’s institutions. The overall objective of the study was to determine the impact of reintegration process on institutionalized adolescents, a case study of Kings Kids Village and Into Abbas Arms based in Nairobi. This study’s theoretical background was informed by Bowlby’s theory of attachment and Erik Erikson psychosocial theory with literature on reintegration process established in chapter two. The study design was descriptive in nature, qualitative and quantitative data were attained. The study used a purposive sampling technique in its approach. The sample population was 55% (n=78) comprised of 61 adolescents and 16 staff drawn from a target population of 141. Data collection tools used to collect primary data was questionnaire which was filled by adolescents and key informant interview administered to staff from the two institutions. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 of windows software, translated into Microsoft Excel and narrative. Results were presented in tables and figures, illustrated in chapter four. Major findings were that reintegration process impacts differently on adolescents, and challenges of reintegration would not bare them from exiting the institution. Other major finding was that lack of knowledge of family of origin posed challenge to reintegration process. In conclusion, children institutions were conversant with reintegration process. Recomendation was to have procedural process at the institutions, enhance effective communication with intensive family identification and reintegrate adolescents at own will.