Many of the boys have run away from home because of violence or abuse, others have lost their parents or are exploited in child labour. They typically come to I-India through Child Line, or through our outreach staff at the railway station. When possible, and in the best interests of the child, he will be repatriated to his family, otherwise he will be allowed to make Child Inn his home for as long as he chooses.

Child Inn provides love, shelter, security, nutrition and medical care. The children go to a local school and obtain skills training at Ladli, I-India’s vocational centre. They also learn social values and get emotional support through counselling. Resident staff live and work at Child Inn where they give the boys the focused care and attention that every growing child needs.