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Foster Care Awareness Programme

Posted On: 02nd Nov 2026

BOSCO Foster Care organized awareness programme for the Taluka Health Officers of Devanahalli taluka on October 7, 2026, at the Taluka Health Office. Mr. Obalesh K, Social Mobilizer, BOSCO Foster Care Programme introduced the concept of foster care and adoption to the stakeholders. He briefed on the procedures and processes involved in foster care and adoption. He requested the support of the stakeholders in identifying prospective parents for fostering and children in need of a family setting. Sixty District Health Officials attended the programmes.

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