AI SummaryGoa government's Foster Care Vatsalaya Scheme is running in 2026 through the Directorate of Women and Child Development, and foster families in the state can get up to ₹5,000 every month to raise a child who has lost parental care. Applications are open on an ongoing basis through the District Child Protection Society or the Child Welfare Committee in each district.
Vatsalaya places a child from a broken, orphaned or crisis-hit background into a caring family home instead of a shelter home. It covers kids from birth up to 18 years of age. Foster parents get a fixed monthly Foster Care Allowance of ₹2,500 along with a Maintenance Allowance of ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 based on the age of the child. So a household ends up receiving between ₹4,000 and ₹5,000 per month for one foster child.
How to Apply for Foster Care Vatsalaya Scheme in Goa
Vatsalaya does not have any online application portal in 2026. You have to visit the local Child Welfare Committee (CWC) or District Child Protection Society (DCPS) office in your district and pick up the form there. Given below are the steps to follow.
STEP 1 - Go to your nearest District Child Protection Society or Child Welfare Committee office in Goa and ask for the Foster Care Vatsalaya application form. You can also call 9822983336 or email crg.goa@gmail.com to find out the correct office for your area.
STEP 2 - Fill in the form with correct family details. Paste a recent passport size photograph on the form and sign across the photo. Do not leave any required field blank.
STEP 3 - Attach self-attested copies of ID proof, address proof, income proof, medical fitness reports of all family members and other required papers. Keep the originals with you for verification at the office.
STEP 4 - Submit the filled form with all documents to the Child Care Coordinator and collect the receipt or acknowledgement slip. This slip is your proof that the application has been submitted.
After submission, the CWC team will do a home visit, interview family members and check whether your household is a safe place for the child. Once the report is positive, the child is placed with your family and the monthly allowance starts from that month.
Documents Required for Foster Care Application in Goa
You should keep all these papers ready before going to the office so that the form is not returned for missing documents. Both originals and self-attested copies are needed at the time of submission.
- Aadhaar card or Voter ID of the applicants
- Proof of residence in Goa such as ration card, electricity bill or rent agreement
- Income proof or employment certificate to show that you can support a child
- Medical fitness reports of every family member including HIV, TB and Hepatitis B tests
- Birth certificate of the applicants and any children in the family
- Marriage certificate of the couple applying
- Death certificate of the child's biological parents in orphan cases
Foster Care Vatsalaya Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Foster Care Vatsalaya Scheme |
| Launched By | Government of Goa |
| Department | Directorate of Women and Child Development, Goa |
| Implementing Agency | Child Welfare Committee and District Child Protection Society |
| Eligible People | Orphan, abandoned or crisis-hit children in Goa up to 18 years and their foster families |
| Foster Care Allowance | ₹2,500 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance | ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per month based on age |
| Application Mode | Offline through CWC or DCPS office |
| Helpline | 9822983336 / crg.goa@gmail.com |
Who Can Apply for Foster Care Vatsalaya Scheme
Vatsalaya has two sides of eligibility. One for the child who will get the foster care and one for the family who wants to become foster parents. Any child in Goa who has lost parents, been abandoned, is at risk or facing a family crisis can be placed under this scheme. Kids who are legally free for adoption are handled through the adoption route, not foster care.
Foster parents should be emotionally stable, mature and able to give a safe home to the child. Applicants should have a steady income of their own because the monthly amount from the government is meant only as a top-up to cover the child's basic needs, not to run the whole house. Every person living in the applicant's home has to clear a medical fitness check, including tests for HIV, TB and Hepatitis B.
Foster parents also have to attend training sessions organised by the department, keep the child's health records updated and make sure the child goes to school regularly. Normally one family can take a maximum of two children under Vatsalaya, but this limit does not apply if the kids are siblings who should not be separated from each other.
Foster Care Allowance and Monthly Payment
Money is paid every month to the foster family after the Child Care Coordinator does a proper assessment. The exact amount depends on the age of the child. Given below are the current rates for 2026.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Foster Care Allowance (paid always) | ₹2,500 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance (0 to 6 years) | ₹1,500 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance (6 to 14 years) | ₹2,000 per month |
| Maintenance Allowance (14 to 18 years) | ₹2,500 per month |
So a family fostering a 10 year old child gets ₹2,500 as Foster Care Allowance plus ₹2,000 as Maintenance Allowance, a total of ₹4,500 every month. Payment continues till the child turns 18 or the CWC decides to shift the child back to the biological family or into another care setup.
Exclusions Under Vatsalaya Scheme
If a child is already covered under the Goa Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS), the same child cannot claim the Foster Care Allowance at the same time. Only one of the two support schemes can be used for one child. This rule is there to stop double payment from two different Goa government schemes for the same child.
Contact and Helpline for Vatsalaya Scheme
For any query about Foster Care Vatsalaya Scheme, foster families and community members can call 9822983336 or email crg.goa@gmail.com. You can also reach the Directorate of Women and Child Development, Goa office on 0832-2231499, 0832-2235308 or 0832-2426112 during working hours. Anganwadi workers, village panchayat committees and mahila mandals are also asked to help spot children who need foster care in their area.
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FAQ's
Is online application available for Vatsalaya scheme in Goa?
No. As of 2026, Vatsalaya applications are accepted only in offline mode through the District Child Protection Society or Child Welfare Committee office.
How much money will a foster family get per month under Vatsalaya?
A foster family in Goa gets a fixed ₹2,500 Foster Care Allowance plus a Maintenance Allowance of ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 based on the child's age, so total support ranges from ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 per month per foster child.
Can a single person become a foster parent under Vatsalaya?
Yes, single applicants can also apply if they are emotionally stable, have a steady income and can offer a safe home. Final call is taken by the Child Welfare Committee after home study and interview.
How often does the department visit the foster home?
In the first year of placement, the Child Care Coordinator visits the foster home every three months. After that, visits happen every six months to check on the child's growth, health and schooling.
Can the foster child go back to their biological parents later?
Yes. If the biological family situation improves, the CWC does a fresh social inquiry and if the home is found fit, the child can be sent back to the biological parents.