The Foster Care Scheme (Vatsalaya) is being implemented by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa to provide temporary/substitute care for children in difficult circumstances, whose parents are unable to care for them due to illness, death, and desertion of parent, etc.
The Foster Care Scheme (Vatsalaya) is being implemented by the Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Goa to provide temporary/substitute care for children in difficult circumstances, whose parents are unable to care for them due to illness, death, and desertion of parent, etc.
कठिन परिस्थितियों में बच्चों की अस्थायी/वैकल्पिक देखभाल प्रदान करने के लिए महिला और बाल विकास विभाग, गोवा सरकार द्वारा पालन-पोषण देखभाल योजना (वात्सालय) लागू की जा रही है, जिनके माता-पिता बीमारी, मृत्यु और एक माता-पिता के त्याग या किसी भी भावनात्मक संकट के कारण उनकी देखभाल करने में असमर्थ हैं। पालक माता-पिता और परिवारों की आवश्यकता का प्रचार करने के लिए स्वयं सहायता समूहों, महिला मंडलों, बाल विकास परियोजना अधिकारियों, ग्राम बाल समितियों, आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ताओं, गैर-सरकारी संगठनों और मीडिया को सूचीबद्ध किया जा सकता है। प्लेसमेंट की शर्तें * * 1। जब किसी बच्चे को पालक देखभाल में रखा जाता है, तो निम्नलिखित बिंदुओं पर ध्यान दिया जाएगा और पालक देखभाल आवेदकों/माता-पिता के अन्य बच्चों की उम्र पर विचार किया जाएगा। 1. एक पालक परिवार में दो से अधिक बच्चों को नहीं रखा जाएगा, सिवाय उन भाई-बहनों के मामले में जिन्हें एक ही परिवार में रखने की आवश्यकता हो सकती है। 1. पालन-पोषण देखभाल आवेदकों को व्यवहार संबंधी मुद्दों के बारे में परामर्श दिया जाएगा। 1. बच्चे के भावनात्मक और मनोवैज्ञानिक मूल्यांकन पर पालक देखभाल आवेदक के साथ चर्चा की जाएगी ताकि वे बच्चे की स्थिति से निपटने में सक्षम हो सकें ताकि पालक देखभाल स्थान की समय से पहले समाप्ति की संभावना को कम किया जा सके। 1. पालक देखभाल प्रक्रिया शुरू करने से पहले, जहां भी संभव हो, बच्चे की राय ली जाएगी। 1. कानून के साथ संघर्ष में एक बच्चे के मामले में, किशोर न्याय बोर्ड पालक नियुक्ति की प्रक्रिया शुरू करने के लिए बच्चे को बाल कल्याण समिति के पास भेज सकता है। <बीआर>
(बाल देखभाल समन्वयक के मूल्यांकन के आधार पर पालक परिवारों को देय) * * पालक देखभाल भत्ता * * ₹2,500/- प्रति माह। (जो बच्चे दयानंद सामाजिक सुरक्षा योजना के लाभार्थी हैं, वे पालन-पोषण भत्ता के लिए पात्र नहीं होंगे) आयु समूहः 0 से 6 वर्ष; राशिः ₹1,500/- प्रति माह। आयु समूहः 6 से 14 वर्ष; राशिः ₹2,000/- प्रति माह। आयु समूहः 14 से 18 वर्ष; राशिः ₹2,500/- प्रति माह
चरण 1: Offline — Step 1
Visit the District Child Protection Society/ Child Welfare Committee, and request a hard copy of the proforma of the application form for the "Foster Care Scheme (Vatsalaya)" from the Child Care Coordinator/ Concerned Authority.
चरण 2: Offline — Step 2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
चरण 3: Offline — Step 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Child Care Coordinator/ Concerned Authority.
चरण 4: Offline — Step 4
Acquire the receipt/acknowledgement of the successful submission of the application from the District Child Protection Society/ Child Welfare Committee. <br> > Identification of Foster Families 1. The biological parent/s can identify a relative or a potential caregiver from the vicinity. 1. A list of couples found ineligible under the criteria for adoption but willing to care for children in foster care can be prepared by adoption agencies and submitted to Child Welfare Committee for assessment by the Child Care Coordinator.
The Child Care Coordinator maintains individual case files for each foster care case, which include school progress reports, medical investigations, and evaluation reports of the placement.
If the biological family or legal guardian requires financial assistance for the care of their child after restoration, they may be referred for assistance under the Sponsorship Scheme.
Before restoring a child in foster care to their biological family, the Child Care Coordinator conducts a social inquiry to assess the family's suitability as a "fit person." The report is then presented to the Child Welfare Committee, which declares the family "fit" for restoration.
The State provides supplementary services, including material and financial assistance for transport and medical expenses, as well as referrals to other community services like family counseling, child guidance clinics, community centers, and rehabilitation centers when necessary.
The foster parent(s) are responsible for conducting an annual medical check-up of the child. Additionally, the Child Care Coordinator prepares an annual progress report that includes the child's school progress reports, medical investigations, and evaluation reports of the placement.
Periodic programs are conducted by the Child Care Coordinator, focusing on enhancing parenting skills and providing awareness on health, immunization, and nutrition. Interactive sessions for foster parents and children are also organized.
The Child Care Coordinator conducts periodic assessments of the foster care placement and presents the reports for evaluation to the Child Welfare Committee. During the first year, assessment visits are conducted every three months, and later, they are carried out bi-annually.
The Child Welfare Committee and the two Child Care Coordinators are assisted by a team of professionals, including a Social Worker, Child Psychologist, Legal Expert, and Doctor, drawn from an empanelled list of experts maintained by the Child Welfare Committee.
Prior to the placement, the foster family receives orientation and periodic training from the Child Care Coordinator and the Department of Women and Child Development. These sessions aim to educate the foster parents about the needs and behavior of children and their roles and responsibilities.
Foster care applicants need to be informed about their role in executing rehabilitation plans, periodic assessment visits by the Child Care Coordinator or designated Case Worker, the duration of the placement, and the conditions that may lead to termination of the placement.
The prospective foster parent(s) are given the opportunity to express their opinion on the placement within a week. They are also permitted to visit the child at least twice a week to facilitate bonding.
The Child Care Coordinator prepares a Child Study Report within 15 days, providing details about the child who may be placed in foster care.
The assessment report is presented to the Child Welfare Committee within 15 days for discussion and approval. If needed, the Child Care Coordinator may seek assistance from NGOs during this process.
The prospective foster parents undergo an assessment conducted by the Child Care Coordinator. The assessment includes home visits, meetings with family members, and collateral contacts, such as anganwadi workers, school personnel, and hospital staff. The assessment focuses on evaluating the potential, motivation, and capacities of the prospective foster parents.
Upon receiving applications for foster care, the Child Welfare Committee holds an initial meeting with the foster care applicants to conduct preliminary inquiries and inform them about the scheme.
In cases where the child's potential foster parents are related to them (e.g., foster parents could be relatives or family friends), the Child Welfare Committee may allow the child to reside with the family during the inquiry and assessment process to maintain the child's normal routine.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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