A little about US….
Punya Children Home for Girls is a 50-capacity Child Care Institution run by the Integrated Women and Children Development Centre (IWCDC). Established in 2007, the Home provides both temporary and long-term care for girls aged 7–18 years who are in need of care and protection.
The institution is recognized by the Government of Manipur as a Child Care Institution under Registration No. 9/4-JJA of 2010, dated 28 August 2010, and renewed on 18 November 2016. It operates under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and is supported through grant-in-aid under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, Mission Vatsalya, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur.
Mission
Our Mission is to be a strong voice for children, championing their rights & reaching out to children in need of care and protection, offering them a protective home and rehabilitate them through a holistic rehabilitation program.
Types of rehabilitation…
- Adoption
- Foster care
- Institutional Rehabilitation and Restoration to Parents/Caregiver
- Life Skill enhancement activities in the institution or through Linkages
- Economic empowerment, Enrollment to Aftercare program, Convergence to Govt and private institution (as per need).
Counselling: Counselling services supported children in overcoming personal challenges, improving motivation, addressing behavioral issues, and receiving educational and career guidance. The program also fostered healthy relationships, better communication, and openness to feedback in a safe environment.
- Health Care routine: Children’s health is treated as a top priority, with close and continuous monitoring. Weekly check-ups by a pediatrician are complemented by additional consultations as needed. Immediate medical care is ensured at all times, with nurses available round the clock.
- Recreational activities: Recreational activities support children’s enjoyment, well-being, and overall personality development. Daily routines include dance, Zumba, yoga, games, sports, and movie sessions. Children also participated in the Annual Yaosang Meet organized by IWCD
Home study: home studies and follow-ups are conducted for every admitted and restored child to assess their background and family environment, and to strengthen family reintegration. These efforts ensure that each child receives adequate love, care, education, and protection.
- Education: is prioritized to support children’s development and future readiness. Both formal and informal learning opportunities are provided, with children enrolled in government schools. Those in primary and upper primary levels receive additional academic support from an in-house tutor.
| Qualitative data | Since inception | 2025-2026 |
| No of children admitted | 419 | 18 |
| No of children restored/rehabilitated to families/relatives/parents | 368 | 18 |
| No of children transferred to other institutions | 17 | 01 |
| No of children Adopted through linkages with Specialised Adoption Agency | 04 | 01 |
| No of children enrolled for vocational training (since 2019) | 62 | 12 |