Gachara, Francis WNgige, Lucy WOdigi, Alice2023-08-022023-08-0220182348-3164http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/26500ArticleThe purpose of this study was to assess the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) perspectives about their charitable children’s institutions (CCIs) that they reside in. The research design adopted sequential mixed methods strategy which triangulates survey and in-depth interviews. The study sample was comprised of 204 children participants. The children generally rated the CCIs and the caregivers support highly. ANOVA indicated that there was a relationship between characteristics of children (OVCs) and quality of care offered in charitable children institutions (CCIs). The children’s perspective on physical facilities influenced the quality of care. The children cited lack of playing ground as a need. The study would be a useful document for future planning for orphans and vulnerable children.enorphansvulnerable childrencharitable children InstitutionsArticle