Children who have been released from children home after completion of 18 years of age and have not completed their education/ skill education are placed in the State After Care Homes till the age 21 years.
There are two State After Care Homes established at Amritsar for girls and at Ludhiana for boys.
Benefits
1. Vocational and educational services.
2. To fulfill the basic needs of children: food, clothing, shelter, education, medical aid and free boarding & lodging etc.
Eligibility
The Children who are under need of care and protection can take the benefit of the scheme.
Documents
No document is required
Whom to contact
• District Programme Officer
• District Child Protection Officer.
Helpline No. 1098
Grievances Redressal:
• District Programme Officer
• District Child Protection Officer.
• Concerned Deputy Commissioner
• Head Office, Helpline 0172-2608746
dsswcd@punjab.gov.in
icpspunjab@gmail.com
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State After Care Homes |
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S.no |
Name of District |
S.no |
Name of Homes |
Address |
Age Group |
Capacity |
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1 |
Amritsar |
1 |
State After Care Home Amritsar (For Girls) |
24 Majitha Road, Near Madaan Hospital, Amritsar |
18-21 Years |
50 |
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2 |
Ludhiana |
2 |
State After Care Home Ludhiana (For Boys) |
Social welfare Complex, Near Gill canal, Shimla puri Ludhiana |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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