Childhood is meant for classrooms, playgrounds and possibilities. This #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where every child can learn, play, grow and experience the safety and belonging of a nurturing childhood. #AFamilyForEveryChild

Every child deserves moments of laughter, imagination and joy. Play is more than a childhood pastime. It helps children build confidence, develop friendships, learn new skills and create lasting memories. This #InternationalDayOfPlay, we celebrate the power of play to help children learn, grow and thrive, and the importance of creating environments where every child can experience the joy of simply being a child. #AFamilyForEveryChild

🎉We are thrilled to announce that Gnanasekaran has joined our team as Manager, District Program, Salem, Tamil Nadu. A seasoned development professional with 30 years of experience, he has contributed across multiple sectors including health, HIV/AIDS, education, child protection, and livelihood development, working with NGOs, government and international agencies. His passion for creating meaningful social impact, combined with his rich experience in training, capacity-building and program implementation, will greatly strengthen our work. We are excited to have him in our team and are confident that he will only strengthen and contribute to our continued success. Here's a warm welcome to Gnanasekaran. Together, towards ensuring #AFamilyForEveryChild. #WelcomePost

The future of every child is connected to the future of our planet. Every child deserves to breathe clean air, drink safe water and grow up in a thriving world. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let us remember that small actions today can help create a healthier, more sustainable future for every child and every generation to come. #AFamilyForEveryChild

Motherhood goes beyond biology. It is found in every act of love, protection and unwavering care. In this moving blog, our colleague Sumeena reflects on the many forms motherhood can take- from birth mothers to caregivers, mentors, social workers, teachers and others who step in to nurture, support and help children thrive. As Sumeena writes, "The most powerful form of motherhood is simply choosing, every single day, to care deeply for lives that are not obligated to love you back... and still loving them wholeheartedly anyway." Read the full blog: miraclefoundationindia.in/mo… #AFamilyForEveryChild #MothersDay #GlobalDayOfParents

Behind every child who feels safe, confident and loved, there is someone showing up for them every day. This #GlobalDayOfParents, we honour the parents, caregivers and families whose love, resilience and commitment help children grow up with hope, belonging and opportunity. #AFamilyForEveryChild

For Rakesh Kumar, Child Protection Officer (Non-Institutional Care) in Bihar, every child protection case is an opportunity to look beyond the immediate situation and understand a family's story. Through counselling, home visits, and reintegration efforts, he and his team have helped reunite more than 300 children with their biological families and return to supportive home environments. Our work is made possible by dedicated social workers like Rakesh, whose commitment to family strengthening and family-based care helps strengthen families and transform children's lives every day. Read his inspiring story here: miraclefoundationindia.in/ce… #AFamilyForEveryChild

Some of the biggest transformations happen quietly. Today, Raju (name changed) is studying in Class 12, helping support his family, and planning for the future he wants to build. A few years ago, financial hardship had separated him from home. What brought him back was not a single intervention, but sustained support that helped his family regain stability and move forward together. His journey is a powerful reminder that when families are supported, they can overcome challenges and create the conditions for children to thrive. Read his story: miraclefoundationindia.in/tr… #AFamilyForEveryChild

Reflecting the collective voice of the room, Ms. Nina P. Nayak, Child Rights Advocate and Ex-Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, shared the *Karnataka State Family Summit Declaration Charter*, bringing together key insights, priority actions, partner commitments, and a roadmap for continued collaboration and follow-up. The Summit concluded with closing remarks by Ms. Sandhyaa Mishra, Senior Director – Government Partnership & Strategic Alliance, Miracle Foundation India and vote of thanks by Mr. Niraj Sabnani, Senior Leader, BGSW, acknowledging the contributions of all partners, speakers, participants, and stakeholders who came together to move conversations into action. We thank our partner Bosch Global Software Technologies Software Technologies (BGSW), along with all participants and stakeholders, for contributing their voices, experiences, and commitment towards building stronger family-centred child protection systems for children across Karnataka. As the Summit concludes, the shared commitment to ensuring every child grows up in a safe and nurturing family environment continues forward. #AFamilyForEveryChild #KarnatakaStateFamilySummit

From dialogue to action — the World Café Working Group discussions, followed by the Synthesis Panel, at the Karnataka State Family Summit created a collaborative space for the participants to reflect on challenges, exchange learning, and identify practical pathways for strengthening care and protection systems for children and families. Across six thematic discussions, participants explored issues ranging from kinship and foster care to youth transitions, community-based prevention, children in conflict with law, mental health support, aftercare, and sustainable financing for long-term impact. Moderated by Ms. Richa Tyagi, Director- Program Design and Development, Miracle Foundation India with facilitators Mr. William Gali, Senior Programme Advisor, Family for Every Child; Fr. George PS, Executive Director of Bangalore Rural Educational And Development Society (BREADS); Ms. Pooja Kandula, Senior Manager, British Asian Trust; Mr. Girish Mehta, Founder and Director, Careleavers Inner Circle (CLiC); Dr. Kalpana Purushothaman, Adjunct Professor of Social and Community Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research Bangalore and Mr. Rishad Surti, Lead, Transform Neev Collective, Dasra shared reflections from the sessions. The discussions underscored the importance of stronger convergence across systems, community-led responses, lived experience-informed approaches, and sustained investments that support children and families beyond immediate interventions. The discussions reinforced a collective commitment to building more responsive, resilient, and family-centred child protection systems across Karnataka. #AFamilyForEveryChild

The Karnataka State Family Summit continued with a thought-provoking keynote panel on “What Works, What It Takes, and What Remains Unresolved in Family Strengthening & Family-Based Alternative Care.” The discussion explored what it truly takes to strengthen families, scale family-based alternative care, and build systems that ensure every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment. Featuring Ms. Arundhati, Deputy Director, Directorate of Child Protection, Department of Women & Child Development, Karnataka; Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Independent Child Protection Expert; Mr. Girish, Care Leader, Karnataka; and Mr. Arun Nathan, Partner, Sattva Media and Consulting Pvt. Ltd., the panel shared perspectives on successful practices, the importance of convergence and collaboration, and the critical gaps that still require collective action and sustained investment. Moderated by Mr. Valavan VS, Associate Director – Program (South Zone), Miracle Foundation India, the discussion reinforced the importance of strengthening systems, narrative building and corporate partnership for child protection, listening to lived experiences, and building sustainable, community-led solutions for children and families. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Summit. #AFamilyForEveryChild

## Happening Now Ideas, partnerships, and a shared commitment to children are coming together in Karnataka today. Miracle Foundation India, in collaboration with Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW), is convening the Karnataka State Family Summit – Prioritising Family Strengthening and Family-Based Alternative Care for Children in Karnataka under Mission Vatsalya. The Summit has brought together government representatives, CSOs, CSR partners, youth having care experience and child protection stakeholders to explore sustainable pathways for strengthening family-based care systems across the state. Opening the Summit, Kusum Mohapatra, Regional Director and India CEO, Miracle Foundation India, emphasized the importance of collaboration and integrating successful practices into everyday systems for children and families. Shilpa Deodhar, Head – CSR, BGSW, highlighted the role of families, stronger systems, and community-led efforts in ensuring children’s wellbeing. Leena Kallammanavwar, District Child Protection Officer, Bangalore Urban Central, spoke about the need for stronger community-based support systems and opportunities for children and adolescents. Krishna Kumar, Deputy Director, Panchayati Raj Commissionerate, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Karnataka, emphasised strengthening grassroots systems through convergence, community partnerships, and better pathways for children and youth. As discussions continue, the focus remains on strengthening families, preventing unnecessary institutionalisation, and building resilient child protection systems that leave no child behind. Stay tuned for more updates from the day. #AFamilyForEveryChild

Today, on the #InternationalDayOfFamilies, we celebrate the foundation of every child’s well-being: a safe, loving, and nurturing family. At Miracle Foundation India, this day reaffirms our purpose and the collective impact we’ve made. Thanks to your unwavering support, more children are growing up where they truly belong: at home, with their families. Let’s keep moving forward together towards a future where every child is safe, supported, and home. Together, towards #AFamilyForEveryChild.

As the #InternationalDayOfFamilies gets closer, let’s join hands and celebrate the power of family, where every child is nurtured, safe and given the opportunity to thrive. 💙🧡 At Miracle Foundation India, we believe that every child deserves the warmth and care of a family. That’s why we, together with government partners and the frontline social workforce, strive towards reuniting children with their families, and building stronger, more resilient communities. With your support, we can create lasting change. DONATE NOW: miraclefoundationindia.in/mo… Your contribution helps keep families together, and gives children the secure and happy childhood they deserve. #AFamilyForEveryChild #FamiliesDay #MothersDay

This #MothersDay, we celebrate the strength, love and courage of those who nurture and uplift children through every challenge, the ones who hold families together and stand as the quiet strength behind every child's dream. #HappyMothersDay At Miracle Foundation India, we see how this kind of love and care shapes futures. Because every child deserves a steady hand, a nurturing home and the chance to belong. #AFamilyForEveryChild

🎉We are thrilled to announce that Mansi Joshi has joined our team as Manager, Mental Health & Psychosocial Support. Mansi is a psychologist with a strong passion for advancing mental health beyond individual care, with a focus on building preventive, community-based approaches that create meaningful impact. With diverse experience across organizations, she has led large-scale programs and contributed to humanitarian response efforts. Mansi is deeply driven by the opportunity to create spaces where mental health support is accessible, relevant, and sustainable. We are excited to have her in our team and are confident that she will only strengthen and contribute to our continued success. Here’s a warm welcome to Mansi Joshi. Together, towards ensuring #AFamilyForEveryChild. #WelcomePost

For many children, understanding emotions, safety, or even their own voice doesn’t always come easily. And for many parents, knowing how to respond can feel just as uncertain. In villages across Gujarat, spaces were created for both children to learn and express, and parents to reflect and adapt. Reaching 284 children and 279 parents, these engagements are helping strengthen families from within. Because change often begins with conversations like these. Read More: miraclefoundationindia.in/to… #AFamilyForEveryChild

Stepping into adulthood isn’t easy, especially for young people transitioning out of institutional care, where questions around finances, identity, and independence can feel overwhelming. On March 21, 2026, Miracle Foundation India and partners, the Department of Women and Child Development, Child Welfare Committee Kolhapur, and New Vision Organization, conducted a one-day workshop for 40 care-experienced youth (18–25) preparing for independent living. Through open conversations and interactive sessions, the day created space for reflection, peer learning, and practical skill-building, helping participants think through real-life decisions and future pathways with greater clarity. Read more here: miraclefoundationindia.in/eq… #AFamilyForEveryChild

Creating safe family environments for children takes more than intent; it takes sustained effort on the ground. In Belagavi, Karnataka, Praveen Gonsalves, Programme Officer, Family-Based Care at Anmol Tangudhama (Child Care Institution), is working across the full spectrum of child protection from prevention to reintegration. Today, he and his team are supporting 116 families, helping children stay in or return to family-based care while accessing education, social protection, and essential services. This is what it takes to move from intent to impact. More here: miraclefoundationindia.in/ce… #AFamilyForEveryChild

Separation from family isn’t just a moment; it shapes a child’s sense of safety and belonging. At 17, Samaira (name changed) sought help when her home became unsafe for her and her younger brother. What followed was uncertainty and time in institutional care, as well as counselling, support, and a chance to rebuild. Today, she is back with her extended family, pursuing a diploma in garment technology. Her journey is a reminder that every child’s separation from their family happens under different circumstances. Sometimes, the focus must be on preventing it by strengthening families and when that isn’t possible, on walking with children through care, healing, and a safe return to family. Read her full story: miraclefoundationindia.in/tr… #AFamilyForEveryChild