NEW CHILDREN'S HOME
(NAVIN BAL GRIHA)
MANKHURD (EST. 1960)
Total Capacity
100 Boys
Age Group
6 to 12 yrs.
Children Cared
5,594*
* Data since 2001
New Children’s Home, located in Mankhurd, is a safe haven for young boys aged 6 to 12 years under The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and the Maharashtra State Rules, 2018.
This home provides protection, education, and nurturing care to those orphaned, separated from their families, or rescued from vulnerable situations. Children are admitted to the home by the Police, NGOs, Social Worker and Individuals by the order of the Child Welfare Committee to ensure that they receive proper rehabilitation and repatriation if needed.
The institution cultivates a warm, family-like atmosphere where children feel secure, respected, and cared for. With a capacity to house 100 boys at a time, it prioritizes emotional healing and growth alongside physical care.
Our Services
Care & Protection
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Safe Shelter: Clean, supervised dormitories provide a stable living environment.
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Nutrition & Daily Needs: Balanced meals, clothing, and hygiene supplies are provided.
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Case Management: Each child is assigned a Probation Officer who develops a customized rehabilitation and care plan.
Education & Enrichment
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Formal & Non-formal Education: Children are enrolled in schools or receive bridge education as per their level.
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Life Skills & Awareness: Age-appropriate sessions on safety, hygiene, and self-expression are conducted to support their overall development.
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Arts, Games & Recreation: Children are actively encouraged to engage in indoor-outdoor games, as well as creative sessions such as dance and cultural activities, to promote their holistic development.
Emotional & Social Support
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Counselling & Therapy: Regular individual and group counseling is held to help children cope with trauma and transition.
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Family Tracing & Reintegration: In certain cases, Probation Officers and Social workers coordinate with various stakeholders to assess the family situation and reunite children with their families or rehabilitate them as per their individual needs.
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Community Bonding: Events, group meals, and celebrations are held regularly to build a sense of belonging and trust.
A Place to Begin Again
Each child who enters New Children’s Home carries a story of loss or hardship, but here, they are offered care, dignity, and the chance to begin again. Through compassionate support and consistent routines, the home strives to plant the seeds of healing, learning, and hope for every boy it shelters.