The Child Care and Protection project focuses on safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation, and harmful practices while ensuring their rights, safety, and rehabilitation. The project works closely with law enforcement agencies, Child Welfare Committees (CWC), District Child Protection Units (DCPU), and community stakeholders. Interventions emphasize rescue, legal support, psychosocial care, and long-term rehabilitation of affected children. Timely action and coordinated response are central to the project’s approach. The initiative aims to create a protective environment for children and strengthen child protection systems at the grassroots level.

1. Child Sexual Abuse Cases – Support Person

Under this intervention, trained support persons assisted children affected by sexual abuse through the legal and rehabilitation process. Support included counseling, coordination with police and courts, and accompaniment during hearings. Children and their families were guided about legal rights and procedures. Emotional and psychological support was provided to reduce trauma. Coordination with CWCs ensured child-friendly handling of cases. Confidentiality and dignity of the child were strictly maintained.

Total cases supported: 260

2. Child Marriage Prevention

This intervention focused on identifying and preventing child marriages through timely intervention. Field teams responded to alerts received from communities, helplines, and local authorities. Counseling sessions were conducted with children and families to explain the legal and health consequences of child marriage. Coordination with police, Child Marriage Prohibition Officers, and administration ensured effective prevention. Follow-up support was provided to children to ensure continued education and protection.

Total child marriages stopped: 270

3. Child Trafficking Prevention and Rescue

The Child Trafficking intervention addressed the identification, rescue, and protection of trafficked children. Cases were handled in coordination with police, railway authorities, and child protection agencies. Children were rescued from unsafe situations and provided immediate care and protection. Counselling and legal assistance were extended to ensure proper rehabilitation. Efforts were made to reunite children with their families where appropriate. Long-term monitoring ensured children were not re-trafficked.

Total children supported: 960

4. Child Labour Rescue and Rehabilitation

This intervention focused on rescuing children engaged in child labour and supporting their rehabilitation. Rescue operations were conducted in coordination with labour departments and law enforcement agencies. Children were produced before Child Welfare Committees for care and protection orders. Rehabilitation support included counselling, education linkage, and vocational guidance. Families were counselled to prevent recurrence. Follow-up ensured reintegration into schools or skill development programs.

Total children rescued and rehabilitated: 240