Procedure for Admission in Government Child Care Institution, Government Communication Home and Open Shelter Home

The scheme “Procedure for Admission in Government Child Care Institution, Government Communication Home, and Open Shelter Home” has been implemented by the Women Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to support orphaned, destitute, abandoned, neglected, and vulnerable children by providing them with clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, counselling, education, training, and other essential facilities.

In the institutions and homes, children are provided with free facilities such as clothing, food, accommodation, medical care, counselling, entertainment, training, and education. Along with these facilities, children are also provided day care facility based on their needs.

1. In Government Child Care Institutions, orphaned/destitute children, abandoned children, surrendered children, exploited and neglected children, and victimized children are admitted.
2. In Government Communication Homes, children who are in conflict with the law or have violated the law are admitted.
3. In Open Shelter Homes, destitute children living on the roadside, beggars, ragpickers, and children from slums who do not attend school are admitted.

Offline

Through the Child Welfare Committee and the Juvenile Justice Board, concerned children are admitted to the respective institutions. Complaints can also be lodged through the toll-free number 1098. At present, the following institutions/homes have been established in the state:

• Government Child Care Institutions: A total of 05 institutions established in Dehradun, Haridwar, and Almora.
• Government Communication Homes: A total of 10 homes established in Almora, Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Uttarkashi, Pauri, and Udham Singh Nagar.
• Open Shelter Homes: A total of 07 homes established in Dehradun, Nainital, and Haridwar.