Child Care Institutions

“Let us reach out to the children. Let us do whatever we can to support their fight to rise above their pain and suffering.”

— Nelson Mandela

The Need

Why Children in CCIs Need More Than Care

Child Care Institutions (CCIs) serve as vital components of India’s Juvenile Justice system, providing essential shelter and correctional support to children in need of care, protection and those in conflict with law, but many lack a nurturing learning environment. Disruptions in education, traumatic experiences, and limited exposure to holistic development hinder the children’s ability to integrate into society. Beyond basic care, CCIs must offer safe, supportive spaces for learning, personal growth, and emotional well-being.

Our Purpose

Supporting Holistic Development Beyond Basic Care

Our goal is to ensure that children in CCIs grow up in nurturing environments where they build confidence, develop life skills, and integrate into mainstream society to lead stable, dignified lives.

Our Approach

How we create spaces of trust, healing, and growth (for children aged 6-18 years)

We work directly with children while building capacity for staff and system strengthening to ensure children in CCIs experience safety, belonging, and meaningful learning.

Dedicated Learning Spaces

We set up vibrant, structured learning spaces within CCIs where children participate in creative expression, life skills, socio-emotional learning, and physical development activities tailored to their needs.

Child-centric Learning Environments

We create vibrant learning environments across CCIs that offer unprecedented opportunities by strengthening learning outcomes and emotional wellbeing through SPICE-based sessions, theme-based learning, makerspace experiences, art-based activities, and exposure events.

Capacity Building of Caregivers & Staff

We train caregivers and CCI staff in child-centric behaviour and practices through online forums as well as in-person training and workshops.

Institutional Strengthening for Long-Term Impact

We support CCIs in establishing systems such as children’s committees, kitchen gardens, structured routines, library access, and consistent engagement practices—enabling CCI staff to independently run them and promote safety, children’s voice, and well-being.

Our Impact

Making a Difference

Children increasingly experience a sense of belonging in CCI spaces, where they feel cared for, safe, and encouraged to participate.

Children engage more frequently in play, movement, and creative activities, as access to joyful learning spaces becomes consistent and predictable.

Children’s participation shows a marked increase across emotional, social, and creative domains, alongside a stronger sense of belonging within the CCI community.

Children demonstrate improved emotional expression and social interaction, supported by regular, positive engagement with facilitators and peers.

Children take on leadership roles with growing confidence, actively participating in children’s committees and contributing to decision-making around routines, activities, and shared spaces.

CCI staff demonstrate improved understanding and application of child-centric practices, reflected in more responsive interactions, supportive routines, and greater encouragement of children’s participation and voice.

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CCIs strengthened

8000+

Children Impacted

300+

Government Functionaries trained

Testimonials

Voices of Change

Discover heartfelt stories from those who have experienced the difference we make. Their words inspire and drive us to continue empowering communities.

Santhosh

Child, Observation Home, Hassan

The ‘Hosa Chethana’ sessions are the highlight of my week. They’re full of engaging activities—from fun games to life-skills like self-awareness and managing anger—that truly help me grow. What I value most is the safe space they offer, where I can share my feelings without fear of judgment. I look forward to every session and am grateful for the support they give me.

Ms. Nethravathi

House Mother, Child Care Institution, Bellary

Morning and evening circles with the children have made a huge difference. Staff have become more approachable and children now feel safe to talk to us. There’s a noticeable change in the way they interact.

Stories of Change

The Power of Transformation

Dive into our blog to explore inspiring stories, impactful initiatives, and thought-provoking discussions on how education and empowerment are transforming lives in underserved communities.

Finding His Rhythm in Learning

After losing his father, Mahesh grew up without consistent family support and was placed in

Creating Space for Healing and Growth

When Srikanth Biradar joined the Observation Home in Vijayapura as a counsellor, he saw children

Choosing Education, Even When Life Breaks

Basamma lost her childhood early. After her father left and her home became unsafe, she

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