You can contact our adoption counselors via phone or email. Visit our contact page for details.
BSSK was established in 1979 with the mission to support vulnerable children and families.
BSSK holds multiple licenses, including child welfare and adoption certifications.
BSSK has been working in the field of adoption since 1981.
BSSK has been working in the field of Education Support since 1980.
The Head Ofiice is in Pune and branch offices in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar,Chiplun(1995) and Sangali(1987).
We do accept donations and volunteers;it would be good if you can contact our office to know more details on the same.
BSSK is licensed to admit children from birth to 6 years of age.
She can be referred to BSSK. After initial counseling, she can be referred to shelters working for destitute women.
Please contact the respective BSSK center. A social worker will be available to talk/meet the birth parent/family and discuss suitable options keeping in the best interest of the child and birth parent.
Please refer to the JJ Act 2015/POSCO Act 2012 for the next course of action. Also get in touch with the Child Welfare committee.
Please contact the respective BSSK center. Our social worker will counsel the family on the way forward.
There are no charges; BSSK services are provided free. For Prospective Adoptive Parents:
Since 2015, the adoption registration is centralized. It is through Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India.
Yes, if you are based in any of BSSK locations namely Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chiplun and Sangli. You can choose the respective centre where you reside in.
You need to upload the documents on the CARA website and submit all the documents to the Special Adoption Agency (SAA) where you are registered for HSR.
The process is centralized and a referral is given through CARINGS from the 3 states you have opted for.
Adoption fees are as per CARA Regulations 2017 in two installments.
BSSK has its own advocate that processes the legalization of adoption.
Yes the reports need to be sent either as per the CARA regulations or the court/official body mandate given in your case.
As per CARA Regulations adoptive parents cannot make a donation, this came to practice since August 2011.
The children usually stay with their family/extended family/relatives or hostels if there are problems in the family.
The children attend the Pune Municipal Corporation Schools, both Marati and semi English medium. In some cases they attend English medium private schools.
The children are provided textbooks, notebooks, stationery, school bags and uniforms at the beginning of the academic year.
Regular attendance is ensured by periodic home visits both planned and surprise visits, school visits to meet the Principal and the teachers, cross checking with the parents, neighbors and school mates.
Yes you have the option to support a girl/boy and the grade. BSSK will do its best to ensure a match.
Yes you can meet and interact with your supported child in the BSSK premises in the presence of the social workers.
We do not encourage such interactions as it goes against BSSK's Child Protection policy.
You can do this provided you discuss the need with the social worker in advance
According to BSSK educational support policy, a child can be supported until the child completes 12th grade. Higher educational Support can be considered on a case to case basis.
Age appropriate activities/workshops are conducted the year to create awareness, widen their knowledge base, personality development. The activity calendar can be shared on request.Yes you can with prior intimation.
Link has the details.
You can request a meeting with your supported child/group of children and share information regarding your area of expertise.
You can do this provided you discuss the need with the social worker in advance
You can do this provided you discuss the need with the social worker in advance
Visitors can fix an appointment and come in during our visiting hours to learn more about BSSK or give a donation. The process is as follows:The visiting hours are between 10:00am-12:00pm/3:00p.m-5:00p.m (12pm to 3pm is lunch time and nap time for the children).
There will be a brief overview of what BSSK does.
A tour of the premises will be given.
Entry into any of the child care rooms is not allowed because of hygiene issues/nap time.
Corporate donors/ student group can spend time on a one time basis on the occasion of festivals or special events like birthday etc only. Necessary co-ordination needs to be done with the concerned person.
Call 020-26158002 / 26155332 / 26159314 to fix an appointment.
