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Mission Vatsalya — Foster Care

Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India / State and District Child Protection authorities

Mission Vatsalya Foster Care supports temporary or long-term family-based placement of children in need of care and protection with approved foster families, providing ₹4,000 per month per child maintenance assistance along with case-management supervision.

Last verified: 2026-10-22

Chandan Charitable Trust is not a government agency. It does not sanction benefits or process applications. Final eligibility, verification and sanction rest solely with the competent government authority.

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility
Children in need of care and protection placed with approved foster parents by Child Welfare Committee. Child Welfare Committee (CWC) must determine that foster placement is in the child's best interest. Foster parents must undergo home study, background checks, and formal approval by DCPU/CWC. Foster placement is governed under Juvenile Justice Act rules.
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Step 2: Prepare documents
The official source lists the following documents.
Documents needed for this step
- Child Welfare Committee placement order.
- Child identity, age, health, and education records.
- Foster parent identity and Gujarat residence proof.
- Foster family income and home-study assessment report.
- Police verification and reference checks of foster parents.
- Bank account details for authorised maintenance grant.
Step 3: Apply
Through Child Welfare Committee (CWC) or District Child Protection Unit (DCPU). Step 1: Child Welfare Committee identifies child's need for family-based placement. Step 2: Prospective foster parents register with District Child Protection Unit. Step 3: DCPU conducts home study, criminal record check, and family assessment. Step 4: CWC matches child and issues legal foster care order. Step 5: Monthly ₹4,000 grant disbursed via DBT; social workers conduct regular supervisory visits.
Step 4: Verification
Home study, background check, and scrutiny by DCPU and Child Welfare Committee.
Step 5: Sanction / decision
Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Child Welfare Committee and District Sponsorship and Foster Care Approval Committee.
Step 6: Benefit
Monthly maintenance grant of ₹4,000 per child for approved foster care, along with case-management and social worker monitoring. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into foster parent bank account.
Step 7: If delayed or rejected
This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.
Step 8: Grievance / appeal
Child Helpline 1098, Mission Portal, and Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/

Eligibility details

Maximum age: 18 years
Category: Open to all children regardless of caste; placement based on best interest of the child.
Residency: Resident of Gujarat.

Official links

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Mission Vatsalya Official Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Mission Vatsalya Non-Institutional Care Guidelines

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

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Mission Vatsalya — Foster Care

Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India / State and District Child Protection authorities

Last verified: 2026-10-22

How the process works

Step 1: Check eligibility

Children in need of care and protection placed with approved foster parents by Child Welfare Committee. Child Welfare Committee (CWC) must determine that foster placement is in the child's best interest. Foster parents must undergo home study, background checks, and formal approval by DCPU/CWC. Foster placement is governed under Juvenile Justice Act rules.

Step 2: Prepare documents

The official source lists the following documents.

Documents needed for this step

Child Welfare Committee placement order.
Child identity, age, health, and education records.
Foster parent identity and Gujarat residence proof.
Foster family income and home-study assessment report.
Police verification and reference checks of foster parents.
Bank account details for authorised maintenance grant.

Step 3: Apply

Through Child Welfare Committee (CWC) or District Child Protection Unit (DCPU). Step 1: Child Welfare Committee identifies child's need for family-based placement. Step 2: Prospective foster parents register with District Child Protection Unit. Step 3: DCPU conducts home study, criminal record check, and family assessment. Step 4: CWC matches child and issues legal foster care order. Step 5: Monthly ₹4,000 grant disbursed via DBT; social workers conduct regular supervisory visits.

Step 4: Verification

Home study, background check, and scrutiny by DCPU and Child Welfare Committee.

Step 5: Sanction / decision

Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Child Welfare Committee and District Sponsorship and Foster Care Approval Committee.

Step 6: Benefit

Monthly maintenance grant of ₹4,000 per child for approved foster care, along with case-management and social worker monitoring. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into foster parent bank account.

Step 7: If delayed or rejected

This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

Step 8: Grievance / appeal

Child Helpline 1098, Mission Portal, and Central PG Portal https://pgportal.gov.in/

Sources

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Mission Vatsalya Official Portal

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.

Official Government Source

Verified: 2026-10-22

Mission Vatsalya Non-Institutional Care Guidelines

Disclaimer: Chandan Charitable Trust facilitates awareness of government schemes. Final eligibility, sanction, and disbursement are solely determined by the competent government authority.