The ISS is organised as a global network of over 120 countries which assist children and families confronted with complex social problems as a result of migration.
[1] The ISS is accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
It was initially established in London by the World YWCA under the Chairmanship of Lady Dorothy Gladstone.
[3] The ISS aims to ensure that respect for human rights is accorded to every individual across international borders, especially children.
Prominent members exist in Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Switzerland, UK (known as Children and Families Across Borders) and the US.