At Miracle Foundation India, as we strive towards enabling children to stay with their families and reach their full potential, we honor the incredible social workforce that makes it all possible. This month, we are pleased to celebrate the commitment and impact of Bablu Kumar Pal, Child Protection Officer (CPO) in Araria district, Bihar.
In 2019, a capacity-building initiative on Family Strengthening and Alternative Care by Miracle Foundation India, when Bablu Kumar Pal was posted in Munger district, profoundly changed his approach to child protection by providing him with practical knowledge and tools to support children within their families and communities whenever possible. With this renewed outlook and skillset, Bablu actively supported processes that prioritized keeping children with their families.
When Bablu transferred to Araria, a district without any Child Care Institutions, he embraced a more hands-on, community-centered approach. Leading a dedicated team, he empowers vulnerable families through counseling, parenting workshops, and by connecting them to vital social welfare schemes. He understands that most children at risk are not suffering from neglect, but from the hardships their families face—recognizing that addressing family distress is key to safeguarding children’s well-being.
Through their efforts, Bablu and his team have directly supported around 15 families, enabling them to overcome challenges and nurture their children with dignity. They’ve also enabled sponsorships for 114 children, ensuring access to healthcare, education, and personal development, with plans to reach 45 additional children soon.
Most impressively, Bablu has overseen the reunification of nearly 400 children who had been trapped in child labor. Through persistent follow-ups, support, trust-building, and personalized counseling with parents and children, Bablu’s team convinced families to bring their children home and back to school—transforming lives and opening doors to a hopeful future.
Bablu’s collaboration with Miracle Foundation India has remained strong over the years, and he remains actively involved in community visits, assessing CCI setups, contributing to Child Welfare Committee meetings, and leading capacity-building programs. His dedicated, hands-on leadership and commitment have made him a key resource in strengthening Bihar’s child protection system and ecosystem.
For Bablu, protecting children is not just a duty — it’s a mission. And through his consistent efforts, the children and families of Araria are finding new hope, one home at a time.