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National Consultation on Foster Care Inaugurated

Posted On: 14th Oct 2019

Two-Day National level consultation on Foster Care organized in collaboration with BREADS, Bengaluru, UNICEF and DWCD, Karnataka was inaugurated at Don Bosco Provincial House, Milton Street, Bengaluru, on October 14, 2019. In the inaugural address, Dr. Antony Sebastian, Chairperson, Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights said that every child wishes to have parents to take care of them. Earlier times, institutionalization was perceived as the only resort and currently alternative forms of care are being envisioned. He opined that the scope of Foster Care needs to be wider so that children would be able to be part of a family for a longer period of time. Actionable, alternatives are to be explored further.
Speaking on the occasion, Fr. Jose Koyickal, Vice Provincial, Salesian Province of Bengaluru, said that everyone should have a heart for children and consider the best interest of the child at all times. As family is the best option for children the state needs to take measures in promoting placement of children in family care. Fr. Joy Nedumparambil, Executive Director, BREADS, Bengaluru, observed that there are different parameters in various states of India regarding the implementation of Foster Care. The deliberations of the consultation programme could contribute to the guidelines on Foster for the state of Karnataka. Mr. Sonykutty George, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF and Fr. Koshy Thomas, National Secretary, Don Bosco Young at Risk Forum, South Asia, New Delhi were present for the programme. Fr. Mathew Thomas, Executive Director, BOSCO Bengaluru welcomed the gathering and Sheena John Proposed the vote of thanks. Over 50 NGO Foster Care Practitioners from across the country and social activists participated in the programme.

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