What we do
Snehasadan’s aim is to reach out to the homeless children, find out what were the reasons for which they are on the streets, trace their families and reunite them with their families wherever possible. Where family tracing is not possible, or the children are orphans, Snehasadan becomes their home and provides them with the environment for holistic growth and development.
Contact Centers
Our Homes
Child Development
Amchi Kholi
Inaugurated on 1st April 1989 it is a contact centre from where children are referred to Snehasadan or other institutions suitable for them. The Central Railway has provided this place in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (C.S.M.T.) premises. The Central Railway Women Welfare Organisation (C.R.W.W.O.) has collaborated to give support to this centre and it has been renamed Bal Ashraya. About 20 to 25 children drop in at this centre to avail of the facilities provided there.
Nivara Borivali
Inaugurated on August 25th 1999, this centre is located just outside the Borivili station on the East. It caters to children mainly coming from the North of India, and children from troubled families that have made the platforms their homes.
House No. 3
Since 1964
Description
It was built with the help of Friends of the Children’s Society. This house is constructed with bricks. It houses boys under the charge of Mr. Suresh and Mrs. Shruti Ganpur. They have two daughters. It has a garden and a common playground for House No. 3 and 7. It is situated opposite the Snehasadan office. The Shilpalaya Technical Institute is located near these two homes.
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 20-25
Address
Behind Holy Family Church, Amrut Nagar, Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai: 400 093
Ph: 022 2687 6754
House No. 4
Since 1964
Description
This house has plenty of coconut and fruit trees. It is situated along the Western Express Highway. It has a garden and a big playground. Mr. Francis and Mrs. Jacinta Aranha look after the house and the boys. They have a daughter and a son.
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 18-20
Address
Shankarwadi, Western Express Highway, Jogeshwari East, Mumbai – 400060
Ph: 022 6501 4008
House No. 5
Since 1965
Description
This home used to be a garage in Zig Zag Road Bandra. Then it was moved to an apartment on the 1st floor at Nazareth Niketan, Charat Singh Colony with people of the middle class. It has no garden but a small piece of land as a car park and used by other people too. This home is looked after by Mr. Freddy and Mrs. Anne Furtado.
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 18-20
Address
101-102, Nazareth Niketan, Guru Shri Hargovindji Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093
Ph: 022 2826 6260
House No. 6
Since 1966
Description
It is in the same compound as House No. 4. It has a large playground which is shared with house no. 4. It is surrounded by coconut, mango, guava, and chickoo trees thanks to the efforts of Bro. Molines S.J. It was reconstructed in 1965 with brick construction. Both houses are close to the Western Express Highway in Jogeshwari East. The house is run by Mr. Magan Patel and Mrs. Kailash Patel. They have two children, 1 son, and a daughter.
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 18 – 20
Address
Behind Holy Family Church, Amrut Nagar, Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093
Ph: 022 2687 4783
House No. 7
Since 1967
Description
This is the head office of Snehasadan. The ground floor is the home, the first floor houses the office, and the second floor is the residence of the Jesuit Fathers who administer the institution. House No. 3 and 7 are in the same compound facing each other. It is run by Mr. Prasad and Mrs. Chanchal Nair. They have 2 sons
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 18-20
Address
Behind Holy Family Church, Amrut Nagar, Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093
Ph: 022 2687 4783
House No. 8
Since 1971
Description
It is managed by The Sisters of Charity of St. Anne. The new spacious three-storied building was inaugurated in 2009. It is a beautifully furnished home full of life and a wonderful place to visit.
Gender
Girls Only
Number of Children: 20-25
Address
Behram Baug Road, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari West Mumbai 400 102
House No. 9
Since 1971
Description
Almost adjacent to House No. 8 on the Beheram Baug Road is the home for girls run by the Carmilite Sisters of Vedruna. It is a 3 storey building and quite spacious with coconut trees along the compound that gives it a green look amidst the surrounding concrete jungle.
Gender
Girls Only
Number of Children: 27-30
Address
Behram Baug Road, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari West Mumbai 400 102
House No. 10
Since 1976
Description
This is an independent cottage surrounded with coconut and mango trees and having a small playground and garden. It is run by the Canossain sisters
Gender
Girls only
Number of Children: 18 – 20
Address
Mahakali Caves Road, Behind Sacred Heart Church, Andheri East Mumbai 400 093
House No. 11
Since 1979
Description
It is a small bungalow with a narrow entrance, a small garden and houses all around. It is a happy place full of lovely birds, fish tanks, and playful friendly dogs. The house’s parents are Mr. Robert and Mrs. Nataline Aranha.
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 18-20
Address
Kondivita Village, Behind Sacred Heart Church, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 059
Ph: 022 2832 6338
House No. 12
Since 1980
Description
Amboli used to be a little village – not anymore. It is a concrete bungalow; one plus one, the only boys home cared for by religious sisters (St. Mary’s of the Angels). There is no playground but warm enough at home.
Gender
Boys Only
Number of Children: 25-30
House No. 14
Since 1983
Description
It is our child development centre where holiday camps are organized for our children twice a year. It is located about 100 km from Mumbai, with a beautiful and quiet ambience nestled among the thick tall trees and at the foot of the barometer hill. There is a football ground lined by bamboo and jackfruit trees.
Address
Old Khandala Road, Raywood, Lonavala: 410 401
Ph: 0211 4272339
House No. 15
Since 1983
Description
It was started for girls in the age group of 18 – 21 years as an after-care home. It was meant to provide above 18 girls with them the opportunity to continue their studies or to pick up some skill or to work and save money. It is located in a residential apartment with a small garden and some place to play. At present Sisters of St. Mary of Angel’s congregation run this house.
Gender
Girls only
Number of Children: 10 – 15
Address
A 1/2 Deepdarshan, Cross Road No. 5, I.C. Colony, Borivali West Mumbai – 400 103
House No. 16
Since 2000
Description
It is a small lovely bungalow situated next to the seashore in a village environment. This home is run by sisters of the Queen of the Apostles congregation.
Gender
Girls Only
Number of Children: 15-20
Address
Shalome, Near Sacred Heart Church, Culvem, Gorai
Child Development Centre
Fr. Placido Child Development Centre is our dream project at Lonavala House No. 14. It is a child nurturing center. Our ultimate aim is the Holistic growth of children. The place is one of a kind where children/students will be trained in various skills:
- Nature awareness, cycling, confidence building, teamwork, Math skills, survival skills, scout training, trekking, etc.
- Leadership Training by Professionals.
Get an opportunity to be in a lush green surrounding away from the fast and polluted life of the city. - Gain an opportunity to make new friends.
For the family to spend time together in an environment where one can groom and train the children with various skills. - A place where vacation time and weekend break can be well spent learning and developing oneself.
The Target Program
- A place where all children no matter what strata of the society they belong to are welcome.
- All Snehasadan children.
- Other NGO children.
- School groups.
- College groups.
- Families.
- Youth Groups.
- Ex-Snehasadan children.
- Scouts / Guides, NCC groups.