Seven years! That’s how long Kavita (name changed) and Sneha (name changed) spent away from their parents and their home in Latur, Maharashtra. They were just little girls when financial hardship tore their family apart. The crisis not only separated Kavita and Sneha from their parents, but also created distance between the mother and father themselves. With a heavy heart, their mother admitted the two eldest daughters into a Child Care Institution (CCI), hoping that at least her children would be safe.

Inside the CCI, the sisters clung to each other. While they received food, schooling, and care, there was always something missing: the warmth of a home. Meanwhile, their youngest sister stayed with their mother. For years, it seemed like this would be their life: a family divided by circumstance.

But what if things could change? With the training and guidance of Miracle Foundation India, the CCI Superintendent began to envision a different future, one where children don’t grow up in institutions, but in families. For Kavita and Sneha, the ground was slowly prepared: counselling sessions not only rebuilt trust but also helped reconcile their parents. Parenting support further strengthened their confidence, and gradually, hope began to return.

At the same time, the family’s economic struggles were addressed. With guidance from the CCI team and local authorities, they started a small vegetable shop that eventually expanded into two shops near their home. Along with this, they were trained in financial literacy and business management, enabling them to sustain their livelihood and provide for their children.

Then came the day none of them thought possible: the sisters walked back through the doorway of their home. After 7 long years, the hugs felt tighter and the smiles brighter. Today, Kavita works as a nurse in a private hospital, Sneha is studying nursing, and their youngest sister is pursuing her B.Sc. degree. What was once a broken household has been stitched back into a family,  stronger, steadier, and full of hope for the future.

The wait may be long, the journey slow, but the moment a child returns to their family shows us why every effort is worth it.