Abstract:
Street children rehabilitation is a major problem in Addis Ababa city as the numbers keep
rising despite rehabilitation efforts. The current study was to assess the factors affecting the
effectiveness of rehabilitation of street children in Addis Ababa, focusing on the Gulele, Yeka,
and Addis Ketema sub-cities. A quantitative research design was used. A sample of 249
respondents was selected through simple random sampling and data collected through
questionnaires. To achieve the above stated objective of the study both descriptive and
inferential statistics have been employed. The descriptive analysis showed that the frequency
and mean sore of the above findings as indicated limited number respondents agreed, but the
major respondents were disagreed and unable to decide on influence of psychological and
emotional support variable, impact of educational and vocational training opportunities
variable, community engagement in rehabilitation programs of questionaries’ measurement.
From the result of correlation there is a clear indication of strong association between
factors affecting rehabilitation of street children measures and effectiveness of street children
rehabilitation programs. All factors affecting rehabilitation of street children measures have
a significant effect on effectiveness of rehabilitation of street children programs in the study
area. Influence of psychological and emotional support variable are the dominant
determinants of effectiveness of street children rehabilitation program whereas impact of
educational and vocational training opportunities variable is the second determinants of
effectiveness of street children rehabilitation programs. Community engagement in
rehabilitation programs is the third level determinants of effectives of street children
rehabilitation programs in the study area. In conclusion, the findings emphasize the
importance of holistic support, particularly focusing on psychological and emotional well being, while also highlighting the need for continued efforts to enhance educational and
vocational opportunities and foster community engagement. By addressing these areas,
rehabilitation programs can maximize their effectiveness in assisting and empowering street
children in Addis Ababa
