Online published on 4 March, 2017.
The paper is set in the backdrop of the alternative care option of child care institutions for children without parental care. It begins with taking into account the precedent scenarios of institutions poorly suited to meet young children's developmental needs. The paper lays fundamental background of key national and international standards protecting and promoting the best interest of the child. The narrative proceeds to bring to light models of child care, as hallmarks of transition from conservative institutional care to a family like care and wellbeing for children. Within this context, the paper elucidates on the Miracle Foundation Method of child care and development presently applied across 24 children's homes across the country. The description is qualified with a case study of one of the children's homes depicting the contribution of the Miracle Foundation Method towards creating a loving, caring and family-like environment for children without parental care.
Miracle foundation method, Children without parental care, Children's home, Rights of child, Family like care and wellbeing, Guidance, Child care metrics, Child protection, Child participation
