Through this document, we intend to share our best practices when working on an inter-state referral. We hope that these practices will be useful for partners across the country when working with inter-state cases.

This document is an effort by Prerana to share the benefits of child participation as understood, observed, and implemented in its field interventions.

Exiting a case refers to a point in a case where all follow-ups have been ceased and the case files have been closed. The caseworker does not actively reach out to the client. However, the client is still a part of the larger Prerana universe and may reach out to Prerana in case of any assistance. This checklist, though not absolute, offers guidance while discussing the alternative of exiting cases. 

This document is based on the observations of Prerana’s counselor while working with children and caregivers in Child Care Institutions (CCI) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. A caregiver not only provides for a child’s necessities but also helps them develop a perception of themselves, and the world around them. However, while being responsible for this, caregivers often tend to commit some unintentional fallacies in communicating with the child.
The document has been created to help the caregivers understand how they can sensitively communicate with children by being mindful of the child’s needs and emotions. It features various communication strategies that can be used in the field. It may also provide insights into the thought processes of children and the way they perceive the world around them.