Current Aftercare Practices (CAP) is a research study conducted in the State of Gujrat and is part of a multistate study conducted in Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The CAP study is an Udayan Care initiative, supported and funded by UNICEF, Tata Trusts and other partners; and is based on the premise that every child who leaves an Alternative Care setting on completing 18 years of age (or becomes a ‘Care Leaver’) needs extended support in the form of Aftercare. The CAP study gathers evidence through a scientific data collection process, consolidates knowledge and promising practices, and discusses gaps and challenges from multi-stakeholders’ perspective. At various stages, the study has employed participatory methods to incorporate the voices of CLs and critical feedback from key stakeholders and experts. The report covers a total of 104 CLs from Gujarat, comprising of 63 males and 41 females, from both Government and NGO-run Child Care Institutions (CCIs). The present document also includes children who avail the benefits under the Palak Mata Pita Yojna (PMPY) scheme of the Gujarat Government. Out of 104 CLs, 20 children are PMPY beneficiaries who do not come under the purview of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act). Currently, Aftercare provision is meant only for CLs exiting from CCIs and is not applicable for PMPY beneficiaries in the state. Although much is happening on Aftercare in the State, there are many areas where we as duty-bearers need to rise to the call to meet the aspirations of the CLs.

Current Aftercare Practices (CAP) is a research study conducted in the State of Karnataka and is part of a multistate study conducted in Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra. The CAP study is an Udayan Care initiative, supported and funded by UNICEF, Tata Trusts and other partners; and is based on the premise that every child who leaves an Alternative Care setting on completing 18 years of age (or becomes a ‘Care Leaver’) needs extended support in the form of Aftercare. The CAP study gathers evidence through a scientific data collection process, consolidates knowledge and promising practices, and discusses gaps and challenges from multi-stakeholders’ perspective. At various stages, the study has employed participatory methods to incorporate the voices of CLs and critical feedback from key stakeholders and experts. The report covers a total of 108 CLs from Karnataka, comprising of 47 males and 61 females, from both Government and NGO-run Child Care Institutions (CCIs). The key findings of the study show that there is tremendous scope for development of Aftercare in the State of Karnataka. There are many areas where we, as duty-bearers, need to rise to the call to meet the aspirations of the CLs.

Current Aftercare Practices (CAP) is a research study conducted in the State of Maharashtra and is part of a multistate study conducted in Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. The CAP study is an Udayan Care initiative, supported and funded by UNICEF, Tata Trusts and other partners; and is based on the premise that every child who leaves an Alternative Care setting on completing 18 years of age (or becomes a ‘Care Leaver’) needs extended support in the form of Aftercare. The CAP study gathers evidence through a scientific data collection process, consolidates knowledge and promising practices, and discusses gaps and challenges from multi-stakeholders’ perspective. At various stages, the study has employed participatory methods to incorporate the voices of CLs and critical feedback from key stakeholders and experts. The report covers a total of 107 CLs from Maharashtra, comprising of 74 males and 33 females, from both Government and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) run Child Care Institutions (CCIs). The key findings of the study show that Maharashtra has a rich historical background of Aftercare, yet there is tremendous scope for further development. Although, much is happening on Aftercare in the State, there are many areas where we, as duty-bearers, need to rise to the call to meet the aspirations of the CLs.