Children Home and Observation Home (Boys) Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Children Home and Observation Home (Boys) Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is under The District Probation and After Care Association, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) is a registered Public Charitable Trust, working for the care, protection, and rehabilitation of vulnerable children since 20 July 1957. Established by freedom fighter Late Shri Hirubhau Jagtap, the institution is the first organization of its kind in the Marathwada region dedicated to child welfare.

The institution functions as per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and admits children through the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee. It provides support to orphaned, abandoned, neglected, destitute, child labourers, and children in conflict with law. The institution has government approval to care for up to 50 children and provides free shelter, nutritious food, clothing, education, vocational training, computer education, and musical training.

For over five decades, the organization has been working continuously to rehabilitate children and help them lead a dignified and self-reliant life. In recognition of its outstanding contribution to child welfare, the institution was honored with the prestigious “Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Award” by the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra.

The institution receives basic support grants from the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, while additional developmental activities are carried out with the help of donations from corporate organizations, charitable trusts, social institutions, and well-wishers. Organizations such as Lions Club, Rotary Club, Hindustan Petroleum, Sterlite Technologies, Orchid Pharmaceuticals, and many individuals have supported the institution from time to time. The Honourable District Collector is the Ex-Officio President of the institution. The organization is guided by an experienced managing committee and dedicated staff who ensure transparent administration and the overall development of every child.

Since its establishment, more than 12,000 children have benefited from the institution. Many former inmates are today serving society as judges, police officers, army personnel, teachers, government officers, and successful professionals, which stands as a true testament to the institution’s impact. The institution remains committed to nurturing responsible citizens and continues to work towards expanding its facilities, skill-development programs, and rehabilitation services with the support of society.

Founders & Eminent Contributors

The institution has been strengthened by the dedicated efforts of respected social leaders such as:

S.K. (Hirubhau Jagtap)

20 July 1927 - 15 May 2003

Founder

Balasaheb Pawar

15 March 1932 - 25 November 1999

Ex Chairman

Sudhatai Kaldate

24 February 1935 - 02 September 2013

Executive Member

Vision

To provide a safe and nurturing environment for every child
To empower children through education and moral values
To build self-reliant and confident future citizens
To ensure dignity, equality, and respect for every child
To encourage holistic growth of mind, body, and character
To create socially responsible and skilled individuals

Mission

To offer shelter, nutrition, and basic necessities
To deliver quality education and skill-based training
To provide medical care and emotional counselling
To promote cultural, moral, and ethical development
To rehabilitate children for independent living
To integrate children positively into mainstream society

Observation Home and Children Home (Boys) Details

Particular	Details
Name of the Institution	District Probation and After Care Association – Observation Home and Children Home (Boys), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Address	Plot No. 07, Behind Hotel Taj Residency, Near D-Mart Mall, N-12, HUDCO, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – 431003
Date of Establishment	20 July 1957
Registration No. & Date (Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950)	F-0000025-ARN
JJ Act Registration No. & Date	AUG-3/OH/2020/057
Type of Institution	Observation Home and Children Home (Boys)
Age Group	6 to 18 Years
Approved Capacity	Observation Home – 15 Children Children Home – 35 Children Total Capacity – 50 Children
NGO Darpan Registration No. (Government of India)	MH/2017/0150571

Observation Home Procedure

Section	Information
Admission of Children – Observation Home	Children aged 6 to 18 years who are in conflict with the law are admitted to the Observation Home as per the orders of the Hon’ble Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Who Produces the Children	Children in conflict with the law are presented before the Juvenile Justice Board, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar through Police authorities.
Duration of Stay	The length of stay in the Observation Home varies depending on the nature of the allegation and the case. Children stay in the home until they receive bail or until the final decision of their case.
Facilities Provided	Children admitted to the Observation Home are provided free food, clothing, shelter, counselling, medical care, and rehabilitation support by the institution.

Children's Home Procedure

Section	Information
Admission of Children – Children’s Home	Children are admitted to the Children’s Home as per the orders of the Hon’ble Chairperson/Members, Child Welfare Committee, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar under Section 2(14) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. This includes children who are orphans, abandoned, homeless, missing, without parental care, children of prisoners, children referred by Child Help Centres, child labourers, and other children in need of care and protection.
Facilities Provided in the Children’s Home	The Children’s Home works for the education, care, and rehabilitation of children. They are provided with food, educational materials, clothing, bed, mattress, pillow, bedsheets, utensils (plate, bowl, glass), soap, oil, footwear, and other essential items. Medical care and counselling services are also provided.
Rehabilitation of Children	Efforts are made to trace the parents of children who are found without guardians, and they are reunited with their families as per the orders of the Child Welfare Committee, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Children from other districts or states are sent back to their native districts or states. Children who complete 18 years of age are admitted to Government Aftercare Homes for further education and rehabilitation.

Future Vision and Plans of the Institution

The institution aims to expand its services through:

To strengthen and expand the Observation Home and Children Home facilities.
To construct a new, fully equipped building for children and for the functioning of the Child Welfare Committee and Juvenile Justice Board.
To construct a modern building with all necessary facilities for a library, old age home, and hostel.
To establish a vocational training center for children to enhance their employable skills.
To set up an independent library to promote reading and learning habits.
To establish an Old Age Home for the care and support of senior citizens.
To start a Day Care Center to serve the needs of the community.