 Acting Like Responsible Citizens:
BSSK initiated a project of making ‘manure from the babies diapers’ in September 2007. The project was born when disposing the diapers became a problem as the civic body asked BSSK to segregate the diapers into wet and dry waste however they do not fall in either category. Thus besides proper disposal of such a large number of diapers was even important to maintain hygiene. To make the manure the diapers are put in pits with biosanitisers and proper care is taken by covering the pits so that children stay away from them. Mrs. Jyoti Shah donated the biosanitiser and Kumar Builders built the bins for us. Some 300 kegs manure was taken from about 10,000 diapers. The manure is being used for the terrace garden of BSSK’s building. To verify the quality of the manure, sample of the manure is tested through Zuari Agricultural laboratory & the result shows that the manure is safe and will enhance the quality of soil.
Thus by acting like responsible citizens BSSK has helped PMC by disposing such garbage in a safe manner. An article about the same is published in Times of India, dated April 24, 2009.
 Sangli Center Completes 10 Years:
BSSK’s branch office at Sangli completed 10 successful years in 2008 and on that occasion, 250th adoption placement also took place at Sangli Center. A celebration program was organized at Sangli on January 11, 2009.
 Sangli Center - Khelghar Project:
On January 11, 2009, a new activity called ‘Khelghar’ has been started at Sangli Branch where various games and puzzles are introduced to enhance the learning skills of the children. The object is also to increase their observation skill and provide ample scope for their imaginative power and abstract thinking.
Aurangabad Center:
One of the major and long awaited accomplishment of the year 2009 is that, a land has been allotted for BSSK’s branch at Aurangabad by CIDCO.
Inauguration of The New Facility for DEESHA:
Our Community Centre at Pune ‘DEESHA’ has shifted to a new location. The inauguration program was organized on 24th February 2009. Mr. Helge Molaug, the Chairman of CWN was the chief guest and Executive Director of CWN was present to grace the occasion. Mr. Dean Hale from HOLT was present at the inauguration.
Our new address of DEESHA office is – Adarsh Colony, Lane no. 12, Airport to Vishrantwadi Road, S. no. 164 / 2 C, Plot no. 3, Near Kekan Gas, Tingre Nagar, Pune – 411015.
BSSK - Member of Federation of Adoption Agencies, Maharashtra:
BSSK has become a member of the Federation of Adoption Agencies (Maharashtra). The object of this Federation allows us to have one voice as adoption agencies, in matters dealing with children and adoptive families.
Fun Time and Celebrations:
September 4, 2009, was indeed a splendid and magnificent day for the children at BSSK, Pune. On that day, different entertaining activities were planned and sponsored through ‘Femina’ Magazine. Children were very excited, enjoyed each activity, and relished the food that was sponsored by different groups.
- The Taj Business Hotels - sponsored a big and the excellent chocolate cake.
- Mrs. Riona and Amber Biyani - sponsored the toys.
- Crossword - sponsored the storybooks and CDs.
- Dr. Deepashri Sathe - sponsored the coloring books and crayons.
- Sayaji Hotels Ltd - sponsored all the children's meals on that day.
- Usha and Roop Karnani - sponsored packets of lays/kurkure, biscuits, Cadbury and lollipops.
- Alpesh and Dimple Somki from Sanskruti - had wonderful magic show, puppet show and tattoos, which were painted for the children.
- The entire troupe of Shiamak Dawar - enthralled all present with their dances and got the children and staff to participate with them. The children loved the T-shirts that were given to them by the troupe.
- The Femina team – sponsored the Chips and Maaza. Even they sponsored sparklers and other firecrackers, which brought in an early spirit of the Diwali festivities that will be upon all of us soon.
The BSSK children are frequently exposed to outings, special treats and gifts however, to have everything in one day was like a dream come true and a day that they will always cherish.
Closing Enquiries for a Temporary Period:
Bharatiya Samaj Seva Kendra (BSSK) has been in the field of family and child welfare for 30 years. It has been our privilege and pleasure to place 3200 children in adoption over this period of time. It is our constant endeavor to find suitable homes for the children who enter our care.
Several prospective adoptive couples approach BSSK to complete their family through adoption. The current scenario at BSSK is that we have a large number (over 300) of registered families for adoption. Compared to this large figure the number of children who would be medically and legally free for adoption is very less. This has made the waiting period for prospective adoptive couples rather long.
The organization has hence, taken a decision to not accept adoption inquiries for a couple of months. This hard decision needed to be taken so that families are not waiting for long periods.
If you wish to pursue your adoption plan with BSSK, you can get in touch with us again after April 2010, to confirm if we have re-opened this process. The Adoption Application Form will then be made available online for download.
Adoption Under JJ Act 2000:
We have the pleasure to inform you that families now have the option to adopt a child under the JJ Act 2000.
The JJ Act 2000 adoption is more complete as it gives you the legal status of parents unlike being guardians under the GAWA Act 2000. Also the child will be securing the same rights as that of a biological child. Hence we would like to inform families who have adopted under GAWA, can now apply to re-adopt under the JJ Act 2000. This can be done only if your child is still a minor. BSSK will be pleased to assist you in this endeavor.
Hence, if you are interested do contact us. We do recommend that you avail of this new development. We will inform you the process as you will need to submit the updated documents, social worker needs to get an Updated Adoption Study, you need to file the petition in the Court and for final hearing you all need to be present in the Court. This process also can take about 4 months from filing the Petition to receiving the Adoption Order. You would also need to incur some legal fees towards the same.
If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at BSSK. It will be our pleasure to assist you.
"Masti Mela" for the kids is organized by BSSK on November 14 on the premises on the occassion of "Bal Din" every year.
Pre-Adoptive Foster Care:
In April 2007, High Court passed an Order allowing pre-adoptive foster care for domestic families residing outside Maharashtra.
For NRIs/OCIs we need to further appeal to High Court for allowing them to permit foster care out of State of Maharashtra.
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