‘Care Collective – Centers for Excellence’ is a growing alliance of committed organizations working with government systems to ensure children grow up in safe and nurturing families. From May 14 to May 17 in Delhi, Care Collective members, including Miracle Foundation India and seven Centers for Excellence, namely New Vision, Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi, Parivartan Mahila Sanstha and Vipla Foundation from Maharashtra; Cornerstone and Marialaya from Tamil Nadu; and Anmol from Karnataka came together for a four-day Care Collective Impact Accelerator Workshop, facilitated by Start-Up India. 

The gathering created space for deep reflection, strengthened a shared sense of purpose, and laid the foundation for a long-term strategic vision. It also marked a pivotal shift—from a focus on technical implementation to advancing strategic influence in the areas of family strengthening and family-based alternative care. A key takeaway from the workshop was a collective vision to evolve the Care Collective into a dynamic learning ecosystem—building knowledge, influencing narratives, and catalyzing cross-sector collaboration and innovation to ensure better outcomes for children and families.

The Care Collective centers aim to support children’s transition from institutional care to family-based settings, while empowering communities to prevent institutionalization and helping district child protection systems achieve action plan targets.