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Foster Care Scheme (Vatsalaya)

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About This Scheme

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 one parent or any emotional crisis. > Awareness Self-Help Groups, MahilaMandals, Child Development Project Officers, Village Child Committees, Anganwadi Workers, NGOs, and Media can be enlisted to propagate the need for foster parents and families. > Placement Conditions 1. When placing a child in foster care, the following points shall be looked Due consideration shall be given to the age and sex of the other children of the foster care applicants/parents. 1. Not more than two children shall be placed in a foster family, except in the case of siblings who may require to be placed with the same family. 1. Foster care applicants/s shall be counselled about behavioural issues. 1. The child's emotional and psychological assessment shall be discussed with the foster care applicant/s to enable them to deal with the child's situation to minimize the chances of premature termination of the foster care placement. 1. The child's opinion shall be sought, wherever possible, prior to initiating the foster care procedures. 1. In case of a child in conflict with law, the Juvenile Justice Board may refer the child to the Child Welfare Committee to initiate the procedures for foster placement.

Benefits

₹2.5K · monthly

(payable to the foster families on the basis of the assessment of the Child Care Coordinator)

Foster Care Allowance

₹ 2,500/- per month.

(The children who are Beneficiaries of the Dayanand Social Security Scheme shall not be eligible for Foster Care Allowances)

Maintenance Allowance

Age Group: 0 to 6 years; Amount: ₹ 1,500/- per month
Age Group: 6 to 14 years; Amount: ₹ 2,000/- per month
Age Group: 14 to 18 years; Amount: ₹ 2,500/- per month

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Identity Proof
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Proof of Residence
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Employment Certificate
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Health Reports
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Income Certificate
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Birth Certificates
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Marriage Certificates
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Death Certificates (where applicable)

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

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.

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).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Child Care Coordinator/ Concerned Authority.

Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgement of the successful submission of the application from the District Child Protection Society/ Child Welfare Committee.

Identification of Foster Families

The biological parent/s can identify a relative or a potential caregiver from the vicinity.
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.

Quick Info

Level: State Government
Max benefit: ₹2.5K