Strengthening families
and making a difference in
the lives of Children ......
Since 1979

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Whom do We Serve?

Orphan/destitute children, often admitted frail, underweight and in need of immediate medical attention; Young unwed mothers/families in distress, not accepted by family and society; School & college students, professionals, farm workers, domestic helps etc.

Young & middle-aged couples who desire to become parents, having failed in spite of different treatments and choosing adoption as the final option or as a choice.

Vulnerable children (Preschool to XII) with the drive to be educated but belonging to underprivileged families. The parents are largely uneducated, daily wage workers and unable to provide the appropriate guidance.

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OUR ACHIEVEMENT

680+

Restorations

17209+

Educational Support

6423+

Children's Cared

4834+

Adoptions

Our Vision And Mission

Vision – Being a leader in child well-being by upholding best practices in child care, protection, and education

Mission – To work with love, care, relevant knowledge, integrity, and make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

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Our Work

Empowering communities through innovative and compassionate initiatives.



Birth Parent Child Admission
Birth Parent Child Admission BPCA

BSSK admits children from birth to 6 years through the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). The BPCA program supports birth parents, family members, and children who are surrendered, abandoned, or in temporary care.

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Child Care
Child Care

Each child receives a customized plan tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. They are cared for in either group homes, where peers of similar ages are housed together, or through foster care placements.

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Child Care
Adoption Building Families

“Building Families not Institutions” guides us. Our goal is to find permanent homes for orphaned and destitute children through Domestic and Inter-country Adoptions. We ensure transparent processes.

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Child Care
Education Support and Community Services

Poverty leads to drop-outs, destitution, and delinquency. Early education is crucial for a child’s future. BSSK supports children through educational programs, family assistance, and activities like literacy education.

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Child Care
Day Care

Poverty leads to drop-outs, destitution, and delinquency. Early education is crucial for a child’s future. BSSK supports children through educational programs, family assistance, and activities like literacy education.

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Our Locations

Pune
Pune
Pune
Plot No. 373, Bertha Varada, 6th Lane, North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Chiplun
Chiplun
Chiplun
GGHC+XW7, Markandi, Chiplun, Maharashtra 415605
Aurangabad
Aurangabad
Aurangabad
Plot No 151 N-4 F-1 Aniketan, CIDCO Colony, Gurusahani Nagar, Garkheda, Maharashtra 431003
Sangli
Sangli
Sangli
Ghanshyam Nagar, Kala Nagar, Sangli, Sangli Miraj Kupwad, Maharashtra 416416
1979
The Beginning
Inauguration of BSSK (21st Oct 1979)
1980’s
Decade of the Firsts
Foster Family Service initiated
First Domestic Adoption
First Intercountry Adoption
First Adoption by Single Parent
Education Support Program
Community services initiated
1990’s
Decade of Growth
Opened two additional childcare centers in Pune
Branch opened
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Branch opened
Sangli
Branch opened
Chiplun
First Family Meet
Recognition from CARA
Central Adoption Resource Authority
International Conference
Child welfare with HOLT, 11 countries participated
2000’s to 2010
The New Millennium
BSSK consolidated and moved into 'Bertha Varada' in Pune
Three-Phased Study
Domestic adoptions, Norwegians adopting Indian children, American families adopting Indian children
Conference
‘Post Adoption Issues’ with a focus on Search & Roots
Ahilyadevi Holkar Award
Celebrity Visit
Hollywood celebrities Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt visited BSSK Pune
2011 to 2020
JJ Act & SAA
JJ Act and 0-6 child care organizations referred to as SAA (Specialised Adoption Agency)
POCSO Act
Study on Perceptions
Study on the perceptions of young adult adoptees in India
Parent Workshops
Parent preparation workshops introduced
Birth Parent Records
Exploration of birth parent records in relation to surrender of babies
Higher Education Program
Higher education program initiated
2021 to Present
SAA - CCI Linkage
SAA-CCI linkage started
Basic Literacy Program
Basic literacy program initiated
Library Program
Library program introduced
Publication
Publication ‘Growing up in Adoption-Stories from an Indian Perspective’
Day Care Program
Day care program started
Post Adoption Support
Groundwork for expanding post-adoption support to families was laid

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