This report presents suggested adaptations to include disability-related questions across three key case management tools under the Indian Juvenile Justice Act 2015 - the Social Investigation Report, Individual Care Plan and Case History Form. It also documents the consultative process undertaken for these adaptations and offers practical recommendations to help child protection systems better identify,...Read More

This report documents the finding of the exercise undertaken by the Children and Families Together (CAFT)-India consortium to assess how Indian states are positioned for disability-inclusive care reform. Drawing from data across States, this highlights each State’s existing care systems and inclusion practices, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and organizations advancing inclusive child protection and care reform in...Read More

Globally, an estimated 240 million children, or one in every 10 children have a disability. They face disproportionate and often compounding challenges in accessing basic services such as nutrition and health, to access to water and sanitation, protection from violence and exploitation, and education. They often become invisible in our child protection services, falling through...Read More

On December 9, 2024, stakeholders from Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (ODPs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), parents, young people with disabilities, and disability advocates came together to discuss critical issues related to the care and protection of children with disabilities, deinstitutionalization, and care reform. This report summarizes the key discussions, outcomes, and recommendations.Read More