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Himachal Pradesh
The Integrated Child Protection Scheme
Directorate Of WCD
ICPS
Integrated Child Protection Scheme
State Child Protection Society
Details
For effective implementation of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, a centrally sponsored "Integrated Child Protection Scheme" is being implemented for welfare and upliftment of children in need of care, protection and rehabilitation and children in conflict with law. Under this scheme, free services of food, clothing, beddings, medical and education etc. are provided to the children as per minimum standard in terms of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016. Foster care and after care services are importance components of the scheme. This scheme also provides for re-habilitation and re-integration of such children into society by way of their skill up-gradation, adoption etc. To supplement this scheme, the State Government has started "Mukhya Mantri Bal Udhar Yojana",
Significantly contributed to the realization of Government/State responsibility for creating a system that will efficiently and effectively protect children. Based on the cardinal principles of “protection of child rights” and “best interest of the child”, ICPS is achieving its objectives to
contribute to the improvements in the well being of children in difficult circumstances, as well as to the reduction of vulnerabilities to situations and actions that lead to abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and separation of children from their families.
Benefits
The specific roles and responsibilities of SARA shall include:
- Functioning as the State level Resource Centre to coordinate, monitor and develop the adoption program in the State.
- Facilitating the setting up of SAAs, provide legal recognition to SAAs and maintain a comprehensive list of such agencies.
- Ensure that all adoptions/permanent placements of children are done in accordance with the Laws & Guidelines of the Supreme Court of India and Government of India.
- Promote in-country and regulate inter-country adoptions in coordination with CARA.
- Maintain a centralized web-based database of adoptable children with the help of DCPU as a part of the child tracking system.
- Maintain a centralize web-based database of prospective adoptive parents with the help of DCPU.
- Supervise the work of SAAs and ensure coordination between them within State.
- Ensuring that all PAPs are registered at SAA/ SARA.
- Providing comprehensive adoption data to CARA on monthly basis;
- Ensuring sensitization of all agencies and allied systems.
- Enhancing capacity of those working in the adoption system.
- Taking necessary punitive action when malpractices occur in the adoption program whether by licensed /recognized adoption agencies or by unlicensed individuals or organizations.
- Advocacy and awareness for promoting adoptions in the State.
- Developing and disseminating IEC materials.
Eligibility
Here are some general eligibility criteria for ICPS:
- Children in need of care and protection: Children who are in need of care and protection, including those who are orphaned, abandoned, or have no one to take care of them, are eligible for services under ICPS.
- Children in conflict with law: Children who are in conflict with the law and are in need of care and protection are also eligible for services under ICPS.
- Childcare institutions: Childcare institutions that are registered under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and meet the minimum standards set by the government are eligible for financial assistance under ICPS.
- State government departments: State government departments responsible for the welfare of children are eligible for financial assistance under ICPS for implementing the scheme.
- Non-governmental organizations: Non-governmental organizations working in the field of child protection and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or any other relevant act are eligible for financial assistance under ICPS.
Application Process
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Documents Required
Following documents would be required :
- Proof of Identity: You will need to provide a government-issued identity card, such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, or Driving License.
- Proof of Address: You will need to provide a document that verifies your current address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, or rental agreement.
- Income Certificate: If you are applying for financial assistance under the ICPS, you will need to provide an income certificate to prove your eligibility.
- Birth Certificate: You will need to provide a birth certificate of the child for whom you are seeking protection or support.
- Medical Certificate: If the child has a medical condition or disability, you will need to provide a medical certificate to support your application.
- Guardianship Certificate: If you are the legal guardian of the child, you will need to provide a guardianship certificate.
- Police Verification Certificate: If you are seeking adoption of a child, you will need to provide a police verification certificate to prove your eligibility.
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Himachal Pradesh
The Integrated Child Protection Scheme
Directorate Of WCD
ICPS
Integrated Child Protection Scheme
State Child Protection Society
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
For effective implementation of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, a centrally sponsored "Integrated Child Protection Scheme" is being implemented for welfare and upliftment of children in need of care, protection and rehabilitation and children in conflict with law. Under this scheme, free services of food, clothing, beddings, medical and education etc. are provided to the children as per minimum standard in terms of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Model Rules, 2016. Foster care and after care services are importance components of the scheme. This scheme also provides for re-habilitation and re-integration of such children into society by way of their skill up-gradation, adoption etc. To supplement this scheme, the State Government has started "Mukhya Mantri Bal Udhar Yojana",
Significantly contributed to the realization of Government/State responsibility for creating a system that will efficiently and effectively protect children. Based on the cardinal principles of “protection of child rights” and “best interest of the child”, ICPS is achieving its objectives to
contribute to the improvements in the well being of children in difficult circumstances, as well as to the reduction of vulnerabilities to situations and actions that lead to abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment and separation of children from their families.
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