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"The Drop In is the first point of contact with the street children and it caters to their immediate needs"
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The Drop-In Center is Kalki's main strategic program. It is the first point
of contact with the street children and it caters to their immediate needs
(medicine, shower, food etc.). With time, the centre then encourages the
child into education or vocational training. It is located in the centre of
town making it easily accessible. Children are welcome to drop in at any
time between 10.00am and 5.00pm. This is important, as many children do not
have fixed routines or schedules.
The centre has play areas and basic play materials like carom boards, board
games, puzzles and a television set.
Only once the children regularly start coming to the drop-in centre are more
structured sessions planned and slowly the educational classes can start.
Finally, these children are entered into educational programs and are
supported when they begin formal education.
Individual plans are prepared that manage the progress of the children and
these are closely monitored by our social workers. Services provided:
- Games and educational materials
- Television and DVD player with cartoons/educational videos.
- Bathing facilities
- Full time cook and meals available
- Full time medical expert with medical equipment on site
- Immediate referrals to the nearby Clinics/Government hospitals for sick children.
- Regular dialogue with the children to motivate behavioral and attitudinal development.
- Drug/Alcohol Addiction Awareness, Sexual Health and Harm Reduction sessions.
- Ongoing monitoring of progress in terms of education, social and behavioral development and of their relationships with their families.
We provide referrals to partner organizations in the cases of children with special needs.
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