The Ashramkanyas attend schools in the neighbourhood. Those Ashramkanyas who are unable to cope with mainstream education is coached for alternate examinations such as Pratham (Open Basic Education) & NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling). We have had the ready cooperation and support of educational institutions in the vicinity of the Ashram from our inception. Our motive is to provide them access to quality education which can propel them towards a bright future.
The Ashramkanyas routinely participate in extracurricular activities. The Ashram calls a variety of specialist coaches to teach handicrafts, music, dance, and sports. The Ashram organizes educational tours to popular city locations as well as in-house competitions. We have established a fully equipped computer laboratory and we conduct regular computer classes for our kanyas to make them proficient in computer skills. Our overarching motive is to build their character and personality. The Ashramkanyas above 18 years attend city colleges for general and vocational education. Some of them find work at commercial establishments, retail outlets, and corporate offices.
Adoption is an important activity of Shraddhanand Mahilashram since 1928. About 3000 children have been adopted in India and abroad by March 2020. The Society is registered with the Maharashtra State and as a RIPA [Recognised Indian Placement Agency] with Central Adoption Resource Authority [CARA], New Delhi. Legal procedures and Adoption Fees are charged as per CARA guidelines. We also work with CARA enlisted foreign agencies for intercountry adoption. Children have been placed across the globe, though mainly in the USA, Norway, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Canada, Australia, and Austria.
Indian citizens keen to adopt a child from the Ashram are requested to approach only through Email hwws@rediffmail.com so that the necessary discretion can be maintained. All interested parties can get detailed information on adoption in India at the CARA website www.adoptionindia.nic.in.
