Children in the street and slum-connected communities often face vulnerable circumstances that can endanger them. Through the Protection Programme, Hope Kolkata Foundation aims to provide protection and safety to these children in need of care and safety. Hope Kolkata Foundation’s Protection programme comprises:
Hope Kolkata Foundation’s Residential Child Care Centres (RCCCs) aim to provide a holistic environment to vulnerable children in need of care and protection. The children in Hope Kolkata Foundation’s residential care are all aged between 6-18 years of age and have been entrusted in the organisation’s care through and by the Children Welfare Committee (CWC).
Each child care centre is well equipped with a child-friendly atmosphere and infrastructure that responds to a child's individual needs. Every child is provided with quality nutrition, education, healthcare, counselling, recreational, and sports activities and vocational and skill-building training.
Hope Kolkata Foundation understands the role of family in a child’s life and through the deinstitutionalization initiatives, it reunites the children with their families, or extended family members, following family strengthening interventions.
Children who are orphans, abandoned, and surrendered are provided alternative rehabilitation through the family adoption process and family foster care.
Currently, Hope Kolkata Foundation supports the following residential child care centres:
Without proper access to shelter, protection, and education, a six-year-old Jakir was produced before the Child Welfare Committee. The small boy was then placed at Ashirbad Boys’ Home in 2015 after being transferred from another child care institution.
At Ashirbad Boys’ Home, Jaker’s holistic care and development was duly ensured. He was enrolled in formal school and encouraged to take up sports and other co-curricular activities. Additionally, psychosocial support was also extended to the young boy.
Gradually, Jakir started taking an active interest in the activities around him. He enjoyed sports, especially Karate. At the International Karate Competition held in July 2024, Jakir won 3 gold medals and one bronze medal across different categories. Jakir is now a thriving middle-schooler.
Mother and Child Care Unit (MCCU) supports vulnerable mothers and children. Under this project, medical and psychological aid is extended to both mother and child. Children also receive immunisation, regular health check-ups, and are enrolled to creches and formal schools to ensure their overall growth and development. Mothers are empowered financially through vocational training courses to earn independently and support themselves and their children.
Mother and Child Care Unit focuses on family strengthening initiatives. It strives to rehabilitate mothers and children to their estranged families. Through all these endeavours, Hope Kolkata Foundation ensures a safe and healthy life for both mother and child.
Sabita Mohanty, a 45-year-old woman, was rescued by Anandapur Police and provided shelter at Mother and Child Care Unit. Medical evaluation revealed that the woman was facing severe physical and psychosocial distress. Following medical treatment and care, she recovered gradually.
At the same time, Sabita attended counselling sessions, and participated in household tasks, vocational classes, and recreational activities at Mother and Child Care Unit. During this time, sustained advocacy with local and government stakeholders led to successful family tracing. Eventually, Sabita was rehabilitated to her family. Following reunification with her family, Sabita went back to her professional life.
Hope Kolkata Foundation’s aftercare programme comprises Ashaneer Women’s Home (Hope Hostel) and Aftercare Support for Boys Above 18 years of age. The aim of this programme is to enable the smooth transition of young adults after residential child care support. These two projects extend legal, financial, education, and vocational training support to the young adults. The programme oversees that the young adults are empowered financially to support themselves and their communities.
Malka did not have access to proper care, shelter, and protection. As a result, she was found in a distressful situation by the Child Welfare Committee. She was eventually placed in one of Hope Kolkata Foundation’s residential child care centre to receive proper care, shelter, and protection.
During her stay, Malka participated in different activities, and enrolled in the tailoring unit to gain new skills. She was also admitted to class X under the National Institute of Open Schooling Board to complete her education.
After attaining 18 years of age, Malka was placed at Ashaneer Women’s Home (Hope Hostel). She then joined Hope Café as a trainee and trained there for 6 months. After completing her training, she secured a job at a café.
Malka is now financially independent. She now lives by herself in rented accommodation.
Child Watch is an outreach programme that works exclusively with the street and slum connected communities. Child Watch sensitises the community and children through the Child Vigilance Community and Community Watch Group. Together, the team and the community safety network ensure children’s fundamental rights, their safety, protection and holistic growth and development.
Raju, a young boy, lived on the streets with his mother and sisters. His mother worked as a house-help, struggling to make ends meet. Though enrolled in school, Raju did not attend classes. He often took part in different unsafe activities like gambling. The boy’s action worried his family who felt helpless.
When the Child Watch team found Raju on the streets, the boy admitted he had dropped out of school. He also mentioned that he did not wish to go back to school. Encouraged by the Child Watch Team, the worried family placed Raju in a rehabilitation centre.
After three months, Raju returned home with a different outlook. No longer interested in gambling, he was eager to continue his studies. Today, with the help of the Child Watch team, Raju attends school regularly.
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