Child Outreach, Contact Points & School Readiness Programme

Naihati New Life Society operates three Contact Points in vulnerable communities to identify, protect, and support children who are at risk of neglect, exploitation, child labour, substance abuse, begging, or school dropout. Through regular outreach activities, our Outreach Workers conduct surveys and visits to slums, railway stations, marketplaces, and other vulnerable locations to identify children in need of care and protection.

Children identified through these outreach activities are encouraged to attend our Contact Points, where they receive non-formal education, counselling, life-skills education, recreational activities, and individual care in a safe and child-friendly environment. Special emphasis is placed on motivating out-of-school children to return to mainstream education, strengthening family support wherever possible, and preparing young children for formal schooling through school readiness activities.

Every Child Deserves a Chance

Many of the children we reach have never experienced the joy of a classroom, a nutritious meal, or the security of a caring environment. Through our Contact Points, we strive to replace begging with learning, despair with hope, and vulnerability with opportunity.

Our Solution & Impact

• Child Protection & Outreach: Identifies vulnerable children at slums, railway stations, marketplaces, and other high-risk areas through regular community outreach.
• Education & Counselling: Provides non-formal education, counselling, life-skills training, and recreational activities in safe Contact Points.
• School Readiness: Encourages out-of-school children to return to mainstream education and prepares young children for formal schooling.
• Nutrition & Care: Supports children with nutritious meals, essential care, learning materials, and individual support to improve their health and well-being.