Registered charitable trust in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Foster Care India is a charitable trust registered in May 2012 in Udaipur, Rajasthan. We work to support the implementation of a successful nation-wide foster care system in India through advocacy, capacity building, research, and direct practice.
Continuum of Care
We believe in a continuum of care that is in the ‘best interest’ of any child, spanning family preservation, kinship foster care, non-kinship foster care, adoption, and aftercare.
Changing Perspectives
We focus on shifting how people think about the protection and care of children, encouraging family-based solutions wherever possible.
Best Practices
Our work promotes a continuum of care as best practice for children in need of care and protection across India.
Our journey so far
- May 2012 Foster Care India registered as a charitable trust in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
- 2013 Annual report published, documenting early operations and progress in promoting foster and kinship care.
- 2015 Published the Manifesto for family-based care in India, appealing to governments and child protection organisations.
Foster Care India believes that every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing family environment. The organization works to shift the way communities across the country perceive child protection, moving away from institutional care toward family-based solutions. By promoting kinship care, foster care, and adoption as viable and loving alternatives, the trust helps children who have lost parental care find stability, security, and a sense of belonging. At the heart of this mission is a simple conviction: that the best interest of each child should guide every decision, every policy, and every practice, so that vulnerable children are never left without the warmth of a caring home.
The organization's work is built on a continuum of care that recognizes the diverse needs of children at different stages of their lives. From early intervention and family preservation to foster care placement, adoption, and aftercare support, this holistic approach ensures that children receive the right kind of support at the right time. Foster Care India advocates for policies and practices that keep families together whenever possible, while also ensuring that children who cannot remain with their biological families are placed in loving, well-supported alternative care settings. This comprehensive framework reflects a deep understanding that child protection is not a single event but an ongoing commitment.
Advocacy and capacity building form the backbone of Foster Care India's efforts to create lasting change. The trust works alongside government agencies, partner organizations, and community leaders to strengthen the systems that protect children across the nation. Through training programs, research, and the development of practical resources, the organization equips caregivers, social workers, and policymakers with the knowledge and tools they need to deliver high-quality care. By investing in people and processes, Foster Care India helps build a sustainable foundation for a nationwide foster care system that can respond effectively to the needs of millions of vulnerable children.
Direct practice lies at the center of the organization's work, offering a tangible demonstration of what quality family-based care looks like in real life. Through hands-on engagement with children, families, and communities, Foster Care India tests and refines approaches that can be scaled and replicated across the country. These direct experiences inform the organization's advocacy efforts, ensuring that policy recommendations are grounded in practical realities rather than abstract theory. By bridging the gap between what is known and what is done, the trust creates meaningful, measurable improvements in the lives of children, giving families hope and showing communities what is possible when care is rooted in compassion.
Foster Care India invites supporters, volunteers, and partners to join in this mission of change. Staying informed through regular updates, newsletters, and published resources allows individuals to understand the challenges and triumphs of children in need of care. Every act of support, whether through donations, fundraising, or spreading awareness, contributes to building a movement that champions the rights and dignity of every child. The organization believes that change happens when people come together with shared purpose, and it welcomes all who wish to be part of a future where no child is left without the protection and love of a family.