Recruiting Foster Families
Transition Support Tool
Creating a Safe and Caring Environment for Children
Rapid Assessment of care leavers’ perception around Networks and Networking
The transition from institutional care to independent living is challenging for children without family support. Recognizing this, the Indian government, through initiatives like Mission Vatsalya, aims to support care-leavers. Aide et Action conducted a rapid assessment to guide the formation of a National Care-leavers Network (NCLN)* to address care-leavers’ needs. The study focused on understanding formal and informal networks among care-leavers and analyzing differences between their expectations and experiences. Covering nine states, the study used a stratified random sampling approach and a refined questionnaire developed with care-leavers. Both online and offline methods were employed, along with focus group discussions (FGDs) to explore membership criteria, contributions, and outreach strategies for NCLN. Key findings highlighted the importance of engagement, communication, and leadership skills. Care-leavers expressed commitment to mutual support, advocacy, and addressing state-specific needs. Recommendations include defining clear membership criteria, strengthening communication channels, empowering care-leavers to influence policies, and developing a clear vision for NCLN benefits. Most respondents, aged 18-25, emphasized challenges like housing uncertainty post-care. This study offers valuable insights, aiming to create a self- sustaining, impactful network to support care-leavers in their journey toward independent living. NCLN has the potential to be transformative in addressing these needs. *NCLN has been renamed as Saarthi-Association of Indian Care leavers by its members.
A study on the Status of children who were sent out from the various closed Child Care Institutions in Tamil Nadu.
ACCESSIBILITY HANDBOOK ON RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS OF PERSON(S) WITH DISABILITIES
A Child’s Right to a Family: Deinstitutionalization – In the Best Interest of the Child
The deinstitutionalization debate in India: Throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
FAMILIES NOT INSTITUTIONS.MODULE I Unlocking progress through care reform MODULE II A roadmap for care reform for children
How to Support KINSHIP care Lessons learnt from around the world
