BSSK is authorized to care for children from birth to 6 years old. All children admitted to BSSK are referred through the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). The BPCA program emphasizes the birth parent (minor/adult), family members, and children who have been provisionally abandoned or under temporary care. The following interventions are approached with great sensitivity, empathy, patience, and understanding:
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Counselling
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Comprehensive Care For The Birth Mother (Including Physical, Emotional, Social, Antenatal, And Postnatal Needs)
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Preserving The Birth Family Or Facilitating The Child's Release For Adoption
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Rehabilitating The Birth Parent
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Processes Managed Through The CWC In The Best Interests Of The Child
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Legal Investigations (E.G. Tracing The Family Of An Abandoned Child)
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BSSK Serves As A Robust Support System For The Birth Mother And Family During Their Challenging Times Of Need.
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Impact To Date: Restored 880 Children With Their Birth Parents.