Ehsaas Dar ul Ehsaas Program (Pakistan Sweet Home)
Introduction of Pakistan Sweet Home Dar ul Ehsaas Program
Dar-ul Ehsaas Now Pakistan Sweet Home: a safe shelter home established under the Ehsaas program, Pakistan Bait ul Mal Ministry of poverty alleviation, for orphan children. The program is doing amazing for orphan children with the provision of education, feeding, and medical mental, and physical health facilities. Children aged 4 to 6 years old get admitted in Dar ul Ehsaas and all these orphan children reside until matriculation or attaining age 18 under Pakistan sweet home location.
The government has built 51 orphanages Pakistan Sweet Homes in big cities all over the country where 100 orphan children reside in each Dar ul Ehsaas in a safe and loving atmosphere.
The (Sweet Home) under the Dar-ul Ehsaas Program is like a shining light of hope and provides opportunities for children to become precious assets of society. Dar-ul Ehsaas is the right place for needy orphans where these kids also can enjoy all the blessings that even a child of the middle family can not avail by Pakistan Sweet Home contact number
The following website to check with CNIC provides the right place to elaborate on criteria& eligibility to register orphan children in Dar-ul Ehsaas (Sweet Home)
Mission of (Pakistan Sweet Home) Dar-ul Ehsaas
The Pakistan Sweet Home aims to develop a modern institutional approach towards the welfare of orphans, to provide modern education, and to realize their potential to participate in the mainstream of life with pride and dignity.
The DuE will be a model of the social development organization and will be active in the field of children’s needs and consciousness so as to replicate its standards in the other childcare centers, both in
the public sector and the private sector.
Enrollment criteria of Pakistan Sweet Home Dar-ul Ehsaas program
The following criteria shall be observed for the enrolment of a child in the DuE:
i. If a father or both parents are not alive
ii. Age bracket of 4 to 6 years
iii. Family is deserving
iv. As a very special case and in case of non-availability of orphans falling under Clause-i& ii, if
the parents are unable, or unfit to provide basic needs to children, i.e. health, education,
shelter, nutrition, security.
The categories in the order of priority are as under:
a) Parents whereabouts/mother/father or both are missing, and the family is poor and
deserving (In this case, the police report and the written statements of close relatives will
be required);
b) The mother is divorced and is unable to take care of the child;
c) Mother is divorced & re-married and is unable to take care of the child;
d) Divorce between the parent and both are very poor;
e) The mother has died and the father is unable to take care of him/her due to poor financial
conditions;
f) The mother has died and the father has remarried and is unable to take care of him/her due
to poor financial conditions;
g) Family (mother/father) is ultra poor;
(In case of enrolment under category – iv, availability of documentary evidence will be ensured
(divorce documents, statements or affidavit (judicial paper) of parent(s), police reports, and union
council reports, statements of close relatives/neighbors, statements of notables, etc.) if the essential
documents for enrolment are not available, DuE will make arrangements for the preparation of missing
documents immediately from the concerned authorities)
What is the Procedure of enrollment in Sweet Home Dar ul Ehsaas Program
The guardian or parent(s) shall apply for the enrolment of a child in the DuE on the prescribed application form along with a copy of requisite documents (Annexed to the policy). Applications, completed in all respects will be submitted at the PBM District Office in the concerned district. The District Office will investigate and determine the socio-economic status of the applicant & child and will forward the application form along with requisite documents to the Provincial/Regional Office, containing his recommendations.
The list of essential documents is as under:
a. Birth Certificate, issued by the Union Council/Cantonment Board/ NADRA
b. Family Registration Certificate / Form – B from NADRA
c. Parent(s) death certificate issued by NADRA or Union Council
d. Photocopy of CNIC of parents
e. Divorce papers, where needed
f. Written statements from local police or close relatives, where required
g. Undertaking on stamp paper from the parent(s) or guardian regarding handing over the child to DuE (Annexed to the policy)
h. Photocopy of CNIC of guardian
i. 2-Passport size photographs of the child (to be arranged by DuE)
j. 2-Full-body photographs of the child (to be arranged by DuE)
k. Any other document, as required under Clause 2.1
ii. Enrolment Committee
There shall be an Enrollment Committee in each Provincial /Regional Office, comprising of the following to scrutinize, prioritize and finalize the applications on merit, for enrollment in the concerned DuE. The Committee shall also prepare a waiting list of applicants according to the space available:
i. Dy. Director Prov./Reg. Office Convener
ii. Assistant Director (dealing with DuE matters) Member
iii. Assistant Director / District Officer Member
iv. Incharge Dar-ul-Ehsaas (Orphanage) Member
- In case, the Deputy Director is not posted, then the senior Assistant Director in the Provincial/ Regional Office will be the convener.
On the recommendations of the Committee, the Director concerned shall approve applications.
What are the Facilities in Dar ul Ehsaas (Pakistan Sweet Home)
i. There shall be a maximum strength of (100) in each sweet Home. The residential facility shall be divided into two groups as per the age of the children:
- Boarding Home – for children upto12 years
- Boarding House – for children above 12 years
ii. The children in the Boarding Home shall further be divided into subgroups of a maximum (of 10) children, to be called Family Unit:
- Group A – 4 to 6 years
- Group B – 7 to 10 years
- Group C – 11 to 12 years
iii. The children in the Boarding House shall further be divided into sub-groups, to be called Family Units: - Group A 13 to 14 years
- Group B 15 to 16
- Group B 17 to 18 years or matriculation, whichever comes earlier
iv. Children in each home will be divided into family units of (10) children. Each family unit in the boarding home will be looked after by a female Caretaker. The family unit, a maximum of (15) children in the boarding house shall be managed by male caretakers i.e. one caretaker for one family unit. The female caretaker will reside with the children in the same room till the age of 12 years in the DuE home.
The caretaker will reside in the same building with the elder children in the DuE house. They will not be allowed to spend the night inside the room.
v. Each room will have a display board, mentioning the names & pictures of children, residing in the room.
vi. Boarding home and house shall be separated from each other. If the DuE does not have separate buildings for home and house, arrangements will be made for portions/partitions for home and house in the same building. No interaction of residents of children/staff of either home/house will be allowed. - vii. Residents of either home /house will not be allowed to visit or reside in the house /home and
- vice versa. Strict checks & balances will be ensured by the PSH Incharge /Assistant Warden. CCTV
- cameras will be installed along with backup.
CLOTHING / OUTFIT
The following clothes /outfits will be provided to each child in the Sweet Home
| Summer | Winter | ||
| Article | Qty | Article | Qty |
| Dress (Kameez Shalwar) | 3 | Dress (Shalwar Kameez) | 3 |
| Jeans/Trousers with shirt | 3 | Jeans/Trousers with shirt | 3 |
| Sleeping Suit | 1 | Sleeping Suit | 1 |
| Vest | 3 | Vest | 3 |
| Towel | 2 | Towel | 2 |
| Prayer Cap | 2 | Prayer Cap | 2 |
| Handkerchief | 2 | Handkerchief | 2 |
| Waistcoat | 1 | Waistcoat | 1 |
| Joggers | 1 | Joggers | 1 |
| Trousers with T shirt | 2 | Trousers with T shirt | 2 |
| Sandal | 1 | Sandal | 1 |
| Slippers (Plastic) | 1 | Slippers (Plastic) | 1 |
| Dress (Kameez Shalwar) | 3 | Dress (Shalwar Kameez) | 3 |
| Jeans/Trousers with shirt | 3 | Jeans/Trousers with shirt | 3 |
is the Nutrition in (Pakistan Sweet Home) Dar ul Ehsaas Program?
i. Nutritious food shall be provided to the children as per the prescribed menu, approved by the DuE (Sweet Home), Management Committee. The Management Committee may consult a professional nutritionist or dietician in the preparation of the menu.
ii. The menu for the children should be devised keeping in view their age, and physical requirements e.g elderly will need more nutritious & energetic food.
iii. The approved food menu should be displayed in the dining area.
iv. Children with special dietary needs shall be accommodated. Athletes, malnourished children, and children with medical issues will be provided meals at times other than meal times on a need basis.
v. The In charge, in consultation with the Caretakers and children will decide the meal serving times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addition to tea breaks. The meal timing may be revised after each month, if required, based on weather or children’s routine.
vi. The meal timing will be decided in consultation with the children, based on their activities.
vii. Clean drinking water will be ensured in the center. For this purpose, water filters may be installed and may be replaced regularly.
How Keep The Physical And Mental / Physiological Healthcare in Sweet Home?
a) An environment of cleanliness and hygiene shall be ensured in the (Pakistan Sweet Home) and the health and personal hygiene of each child shall be monitored while ensuring the dignity of the child.
b) A medical check-up of each child from a recognized government hospital shall be undertaken at regular intervals (minimum once a year) and the medical record of each child shall be maintained in the personal file of each child. Periodic vaccination will be arranged, in case of any epidemic/ pandemic, etc, if required.
c) A First Aid Box with sufficient medical equipment will be available in the Sweet Home at any time. Proper and immediate medical care shall be provided in case of any illness/emergency.
d) A special individual attention will be given to the mental and psychological condition of each child. A certified social/clinical psychologist or psychotherapist shall be consulted to visit PSH and have interactions with the children, from time to time. Individual children may be referred to him/her, immediately for counseling and treatment. The report should be placed in the personal file of each child.
e) To enhance the mental and physical capacity of the children, events like physical exercise, sports, extra-curricular activities, motivational lectures, and outdoor recreational camps shall be arranged.
f) Use of mobile phones by the PSH children, in the home & house, will not be allowed. Strict checks shall be ensured by the Incharge, Wardens, and Caretakers. Telephone should be ensured in working condition and children will be allowed to call their parents/guardians every week. The same may also be shared with the parents/guardians to convey any message to the child.
EDUCATION
i. The children will be admitted to the renowned and well-reputed school of the city for formal education from Class – 1 to Class – 10. The children will be provided 2 sets of uniforms, books, stationery, and other accessories, as required by the school.
ii. A foundation program shall be arranged for them, in consultation with the school, if required.
iii. The children in the Sweet Home shall be engaged in extra coaching classes to achieve academic excellence. For this purpose, the school may be asked to make arrangements and in case the school does not have such a facility, private tutors may be arranged on a need basis. For this purpose, the services of SRCL Teachers can also be availed with his / her consent as per nominal rates.
iv. The children in Class 7 & 8 will be prepared to appear at the cadet colleges etc for entry tests. Extra coaching classes will also be arranged for this purpose. The maximum range of per child cost of coaching / preparatory classes will be Rs. 15,000 per month (maximum for four months).
v. Participation of children may be ensured in each curricular and extra-curricular activity in the school as well as out of school, such as speech competitions, essay writing, sports, etc.
vi. Check & balance the academic performance of the children will be the responsibility of.
vii. Random tests of the children will also be carried out by the Provincial Office or Head Office, to assess the academic performance of children.
viii. The education record of each child will be placed in his file.
RECREATION/ ENTERTAINMENT
Mental relaxation, physical health, and recreational needs will be met by arranging the following:
i. Sports/ in-door/ out-door games
ii. Mini Library (kids’ magazines, kids’ comic books, religious books for kids, and similar)
iii. Trips to parks (Weekly)
iv. Outdoor trip (adventure) (twice a year)
v. TV/Cable in dining room
What are Safety And Security Measures in Sweet Home
All infrastructure of Sweet Homes shall be raised and maintained on the principles of ‘safety first’. All facilities shall be very carefully maintained from a safety and security point of view.
ii. The accommodation of the boarding home/ house should be resistant to natural disasters, spacious, airy with reasonable weather control, and with enough sunlight.
iii. The accommodation of the boarding home/ house should have the bedrooms’ layout such as with enough space between beds with provision of enough privacy and easy movement of the children.
iv. Firefighting equipment should be available in working condition every time in the PSH. The PSH staff and the children must be trained about their use.
v. The PSH should have only one main entry gate. The boundary walls should be high enough that no one may cross it. The boundary wall shall be cordoned off with metal barbed wire. Regular inspection of the boundary wall and barbed wire should be carried out.
vi. CCTV cameras should be installed in each corner/room/corridor/boundary wall / main gate etc of the PSH and care should be taken that no blind area is left. CCTV cameras should be properly monitored and their functionality may be ensured. At least one week of backup is mandatory for each PSH, with a power backup facility. The data older than one week will not be deleted, and will be transferred to an external hard disk for record& safety.
vii. The lights of corridors and common areas need to be illuminated throughout the night.
viii. No outsider will be allowed to visit the PSH without the prior permission of the Director concerned. In case of any urgency, verbal approval from the Director will be obtained, followed by formal approval in writing. The monthly report of all visitors will be shared with the Projects Branch, and M&E Branch, Head Office.
ix. It will be ensured that no leakages are there in the gas connections. Similarly, loose connections or barbed wires in electricity should be checked properly. A thorough check-up of gas connections and electric connections should be carried out every month.
x. No heater shall be allowed in the bedrooms in the night.
xi. Medicines, pesticides, germicides, sprays, and any inflammable or similar items should be kept out of the reach of children.
xii. Fire alarms should be affixed in working condition. Fire extinguishers should be placed in each corridor and room.
xiii. Mosquito killers (coils) are not allowed in the bedrooms. PBM PSH Policy – 2022 Page 9 of 34
xiv. Water geezers, if installed inside the washrooms, then a proper ventilation system should be arranged.
xv. All children should be kept under watch, round the clock.
xvi. Emergency exit should be designated
What is the Agreement Between Pakistan Sweet Home And Orphan’s Legal Heirs?
The parents/guardian shall sign an undertaking, annexed to this policy, on stamp paper with PBM at the time of enrollment of the child in the Sweet Home, duly attested by the Oath Commissioner / Notary Public. Involvement in immoral activities or prohibited by law will lead to expulsion from.
To raise confidence and maintain family bonds, the children shall be allowed to have fortnightly meetings on Sunday with their legal heirs/family members/relatives in the Pakistan Sweet Home.
Legal heirs/family members/relatives/friends can take the child with them, on Eid / Festivals/Family Functions etc. Such arrangements will be made in writing and duly signed by the parent/guardian In charge.
The guardian will be bound to return the child to the Pakistan Sweet Home on the given date/time. Any breach of contract may lead to the expulsion of the child from the Pakistan Sweet Home.
How File The Complaints?
The children will be trained to inform the In charge or Warden or caretaker in case of any complaint or reservation, if any. Parents may also be encouraged to convey any complaints or suggestions to improve the service delivery in the Pakistan Sweet Home. The In charge will take immediate remedial measures to address the complaint or reservation.
What are the Procedure of Funeral Ceremonies?
In case of death, the child shall be buried in the ancestral graveyard. The child having no legal heirs shall be buried in the main graveyard of the city. All expenses shall be borne by Sweet Home. The services of welfare ambulances can also be availed, if possible.
How To Exit From Pakistan Sweet Home?
i. On written application from the parent(s) / registered guardian, the child in the Pakistan Sweet Home may be discharged from the Pakistan Sweet Home, to be handed over to them. The exit of the child will be allowed
How To Donate to Pakistan Sweet Home?
Looking after the orphans is a national responsibility and for this purpose, the same may be sensitized. The General Public may be motivated by the donation to join hands with Pakistan Sweet Home in this noble cause. Donations in kind from philanthropists/ donors (national/ international) shall be accepted and duly acknowledged. To attract donations, awareness campaigns shall be launched through print and electronic media (Seminars/ workshops shall be arranged at appropriate times). Cash donations will be accepted only through crossed cheques or electronic money transfers in the PBM Donation Account, duly acknowledged.
A proper donation management system with a donation book may be maintained to record each donation, in cash or kind, and may be intimated to the concerned Provincial / Regional Office through the district office. M&E Branch, H.O. will devise a detailed integrity policy for acceptance of donations by the Pakistan Sweet Home in Pakistan Sweet Home account number.
