This study attempts to explore the cause for the presence orphans, the problems of orphans andrnthe efforts made by caregivers, government, non-governmental as well as community basedrnorganization in Woldiya woreda of North Wollo. it also assesses orphans' relation to caregiversrnand their experience in attempt to cope with/survive the problems. Integrated model of resiliencernwas employed as a conceptual fram ework to address the research problems.