CRC/C/BTN/CO/2 page 9 5. Family environment and alternative care (arts. 5, 18 (paras. 1-2), 9-11, 19-21, 25, 27 (para. 4) and 39 of the Convention) Parental guidance 40. The Committee notes a lack of services in the State party to support families to raise their children. 41. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to develop family education and awareness through, for example, providing support, including training for parents on early childhood care, parental guidance and joint parental responsibilities, in light of article 18 of the Convention. Separation from parents and family reunification 42. The Committee reiterates its concern that as a result of events following the census in the late 1980s, there may be children in southern Bhutan who are separated from their parents, or whose parents are residing abroad as refugees. 43. The Committee recommends that the State party seek a prompt solution regarding family reunification in accordance with article 10 of the Convention and with due consideration of the best interests of the child. Children without parental care 44. The Committee notes information indicating the absence of alternative care other than monasteries in the State party. The Committee notes that most separated children remain in the extended family without sufficient support from the State party. 45. The Committee recommends that the State party, while taking into account the recommendations issued by the Committee following its day of general discussion in 2005 on children without parental care, strengthen its efforts to provide protection for children in case of separation from their family by improving legislation, policies, guidelines and institutional structures in this regard. The Committee encourages the State party to ensure that an appropriate assessment, monitoring and follow-up mechanism is put in place, including for children in monasteries. The Committee recommends that the State party continue trainings on child rights in monasteries. In this regard, the Committee recommends that the State party seek technical assistance from relevant international organizations and agencies. Adoption 46. The Committee notes that, while there are no regulations or guidelines in relation to adoption, a draft adoption act is pending. 47. The Committee recommends that the State party evaluate its adoption practices and enact legislation in accordance with the best interests of the child and article 21 of the Convention. The Committee also recommends that the State party consolidate its data collection system and provide more information on domestic and inter-country adoptions. Furthermore, the Committee recommends