- What topics are covered by Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Information Gateway?
- What is law for street children?
- What is the age limit of child for rescue operation?
- What are the other source of rescue a child?
- What is meant by custody of the child?
- Do you provide psychological services?
- Do you have medical facilities for these children?
- Do you have children under 5 years age?
- Do you have infants in the Bureau?
- Do you have mosque?
- Do you have school?
- What is follow up and family tracing services?
| What topics are covered by Child Protection & Welfare Bureau Information Gateway? | Top |
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All topics related to child welfare, child abuse and neglect and adoption, including:
Rescue operations were conducted by child protection officers and police squad. They have targeted places assigned by the competent authority. They move on official vehicles followed by police squad on allocated areas, observe children activities on traffic signals, bazar and if any child is found begging, the team rescues child. The team also spreads awareness at the spot and distributes brooches. |
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| What is the law for street children? | Top |
| CPWB is working under the Punjab Destitute and Neglected Children Act 2007. | |
| What is the age limit for a child to be rescued? | Top |
| The child must be under 15 years of age. | |
| What are the other sources to rescue a child? | Top |
| We have helpline 1121, through which anyone can inform us about any child who is in trouble. Others sources are our Open Reception Centers, police, hospitals and NGOs. | |
| What is meant by custody of the child? | Top |
| When a child is rescued by the Child Protection Bureau, legal custody must be obtained within 24 hours, in accordance with the PDNC Act 2007. | |
| Do you provide psychological services? | Top |
| Yes, the Bureau has professional trainers and clinical psychologists who provide psycho-social counseling to help children adjust to their surroundings. | |
| Do you have medical facilities for these children? | Top |
| Yes, the Bureau has a fully equipped medical section. If a child is in critical condition, they are provided treatment at government hospitals with proper follow-up from our medical team. | |
| Do you have children under 5 years of age? | Top |
| Yes, we have separate rooms for children who are under 5 years, with best facilities. | |
| Do you have infants in the Bureau? | |
| Yes, we have special nursery with trained staff for infant babies. | |
| Do you have mosque? | Top |
| Yes, all Child Protection Institutes have a mosque where religious education is provided. | |
| Do you have school? | Top |
| Yes, we have a school on the Bureau's premises offering education from playgroup to 5th grade. Older children attend nearby government schools and colleges. We strive to provide the best academic opportunities to destitute and neglected children. | |
| What are follow up and family tracing services? | Top |
| This section works on locating and tracing the families of lost or runaway children to help reunite them with their families. | |