Family bonding of children at TARA

The children are placed in TARA by an order of the Indian Child Welfare Committee and are withdrawn from the violent environment where they grew up. It is a radical but compulsory decision to ensure the safety and survival of the child. This decision is full of consequences for the development of the children since they will have to grow separately from his family or community. TARA's mission is to support him in this trial and to help him to rehabilitate.

Maintaining family bonding: a priority to ensure the reconstruction of children

With the help and permission of the Child Welfare Committee, TARA fights to preserve and improve the relationship between the children and their families.

TARA homes are a place of reconstruction and gathering for these children. With the help of the Child Welfare Committee, TARA tries to reunite the brothers and sisters across the various TARA homes, so they can grow together. TARA welcomes many siblings in Boys, Girls and Tots.

By providing a secure environment in the homes, TARA also makes it possible for parents and family to visit the children. Weekly calls between the children and their parents are organized, when the family situation allows it. These actions aim to preserve, or sometimes even recreate, the family link, this fundamental connection which remains the keystone of a child's development.

A new family within TARA

Mahatma Gandhi used to say, "Where there is love, there is life" and the story of TARA's children is a good illustration of this quote. Despite the separation from their parents, these uprooted children rediscover a taste for life at TARA.

Life in TARA's homes is similar to those of a large family where the older children take care of the little ones. Some of the children have the chance to grow up with their siblings, but they also build a new family with other children. Over time, these children become good friends and real adventure companions.

Raksha bandhan: the family celebration at TARA

Recently, the children celebrated Raksha bandhan at TARA. It is a traditional festival in India that celebrates the bond of brotherhood that unites two human beings, whether they are brother or sister, or even good friends as it’s often the case at TARA.

This link is traditionally represented by a small rope called “rakhi” that the sister attaches to her brother's wrist and asks for her protection.

As you can imagine, a deluge of "rakhi" has swept through the children and many have finished the day with a dozen ropes around their wrists.

Posted on 24 September 2018