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Kazuhiro Kamikado is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Human Sciences, School of Human Sciences. With a dual background in medicine and social welfare, he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to child welfare systems. His career spans clinical psychiatry at institutions like Kyoto City Child Welfare Center and Shizuoka Prefectural Mental Health Center, followed by academic positions at Nagano University and Waseda University.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD (Sociology of Welfare) from Kyoto Prefectural University
- Studies at University of Oxford (2015-2016)
- Medical degree from Shinshu University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate studies at Keio University, Faculty of Letters
Professor Kamikado's research bridges psychiatry and social welfare, examining how early childhood experiences shape development. He has been instrumental in introducing evidence-based practices like the Fostering Change Program to Japan, adapting international models to local contexts. His work demonstrates how stable, nurturing relationships can mitigate early adversity, with significant implications for policy and practice.
His publications reveal a consistent focus on evidence-based child welfare approaches, particularly the transition from institutional to family-based care. He analyzes international models (primarily from the UK and Europe) and adapts them for Japan, always centering the child's best interests. His work spans theoretical analysis, program development, and practical implementation across multiple contexts.
Professor Kamikado is deeply engaged in social activities:
- Support for children in need through NPO Children's Village Tohoku
- Training foster parents through the Fostering Change Program
- Advising government bodies on child welfare policy
- Serving as consulting physician for child welfare institutions
As Director of the Research Institute for Children's Social Care (2025-2029), he continues to shape Japan's child welfare future, bridging research, policy, and practice to create more effective care systems for vulnerable children.
