Child Welfare Scheme In Meghalaya:-
Indian Council for child Welfare an NGO located at Lachumiere runs a Creche for the benefit of the State Govt. Employees children covering 30 nos. of beneficiaries. The Social Welfare Department provides financial assistance to the NGO in the form of grants-in-aid.
Grant-in-aid to NGO’s for services of children in need of care and protection:
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Financial assistance is given to voluntary organizations working for the welfare and development of children in rural areas like creches, orphanages etc. The department also motivates the non-governmental organizations to take up other schemes such as foster care, adoption services.
National Creche Scheme:
The National Creche Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The Creches provides group care to children, usually up to 6 years of age, who need care, guidance and supervision away from home during the day while the parents are at work.
Objective:
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- To provide day-care facilities for children (6 months to 6 years) of working mothers in the community.
- To improve nutrition and health status of children.
- To provide physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children.
- To educate and empower parents/ caregivers for better childcare.
Services:
The Scheme will provide an integrated package of the following services
- Daycare Facilities including Sleeping Facilities.
- Early Stimulation for children below 3 years and Pre-School Education for 3 to 6 year old children.
- Supplementary Nutrition ( to be locally sourced)
- Growth Monitoring
- Health Check-up and immunization.
List of Functional Creches During 2021-22 ( Name & Designation):
1. East Khasi Hills – 5 nos.
2. West Khasi Hills – 12 nos.
3. South West Khasi Hills – 3 nos.
4. West Jaintia Hills – 11 nos.
5. Ri Bhoi District – 1 no
6. North Garo Hills – 1 no
7. East Jaintia Hills – 2 nos
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