Children's homes serve as crucial institutions tasked with providing care, support, and a nurturing environment for children who, for various reasons, were unable to reside with their biological families. Understanding the sociological dynamics within these settings is imperative for designing and implementing effective policies and interventions aimed at improving the overall well-being and life trajectories of the children under their care. A children's home is a physical space where children reside. These facilities vary widely in size, layout, and amenities, ranging from small group homes to large residential complexes. Ideally, they should be designed to accommodate the needs of diverse age groups and ensure safety, comfort, and privacy for each resident. The study has focused on the Social, Psychological, emotional and health statuses of the children from selected Children’s home in Chennai city. A holistic observation was made upon the inmates to study their wellbeing. 200 respondents were chosen by using purposive sampling method. The objectives opted for study were Socio-economic, psychological and health related conditions of children of Children’s homes. A theoretical application was also made for ensuring the credibility of research. Children’s livelihood patterns were examined through institutional care in this study.
Dr.S.T. Akilan (Thu,) studied this question.