Careleavers Inner Circle Forum (CLiC) is a non-profit organisation that Girish Mehta founded with the goal of assisting youngsters who are 18 years old and leaving foster homes and orphanages.
From Struggles to Solutions: Girish Mehta’s Journey
Girish Mehta’s early life, which was characterised by difficulties and parental loss, ended with his employment at Jaipur child care facilities. Mehta considers his experience and remembers the doubts and struggles he had when he was eighteen and left the security of institutional care. It was this crucial event that inspired him to start CLiC in 2021.
Bridging the Gap: CLiC’s Mission
By using a multimodal approach, CLiC addresses the vital need for post-care support among care leavers. The firm works in partnership with UNICEF and the Rajasthani government to create an extensive database of care leavers, gaining firsthand knowledge of their requirements and difficulties.
A Support Ecosystem for Care Leavers
Co-founder of CLiC Anisha Sharma talks about her transition from institutional care to overcoming adult obstacles. Her own hardships motivated her to collaborate with Mehta in Jaipur, where they established a support system for care leavers in comparable situations.
Comprehensive Services Offered by CLiC
The programmes of CLiC include peer mentoring, mental health counselling, financial support, and legal advice. In order to facilitate care leavers’ transition, the organisation holds after-care ceremonies and offers necessary supplies and educational materials.
Leveraging Technology for Impact
Using technology, CLiC operates more efficiently and provides care leavers with an online portal to access resources and assistance. Funding for CLiC’s activities comes mostly from corporate partnerships and individual donations, which guarantee sustained support until care leavers turn 30.
Recognition and Future Prospects
With its model being incubated at The/Nudge and MNIT Jaipur and registered under Startup India, CLiC hopes to take its model national. Featured in Niti Aayog’s coffee table book SDG Entrepreneurs of India, CLiC promotes legislative changes that will improve care leavers’ reintegration into society.
Final Thoughts
For care leavers in eight Indian states, CLiC is a ray of hope, providing not only assistance but also a route to self-sufficiency and happiness. In order to empower thousands more care leavers countrywide, CLiC is looking to collaborate with state governments and stakeholders as it pursues scalability and wider effect.
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