Empowering Vulnerable Communities, Championing Justice & Rehabilitation.
Established in 1942, the District Probation and After Care Association (popularly known as the Remand Home of Ahilyanagar) is a pioneering social service organization dedicated to supporting individuals in need
The Remand Home of Ahilyanagar
District Probation and After Care Association is popularly referred to as the Remand Home of Ahilyanagar. The Collector/District Magistrate is the ex-officio Chairman of this NGO.
Registered under the Public Trust Act (Registration No. E-87), this pioneer institution is known across Maharashtra for its dedicated work catering to underfed and undernourished children from poor and destitute families. The average strength is approximately 300 children (girls and boys).
Ex-Officio Chairman
Collector / District Magistrate
Public Trust Registry
Reg No. E-87 Maharashtra
Our Operational Focus Areas
Lodging, Boarding & Education
Securing the shelter, meals, schooling, vocational training, and comprehensive well-being of boys and girls living within the institution.
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Shishugruha Adoption Center
Accredited specialized agency providing nurseries and legal adoption facilities for abandoned infants under CARA regulatory compliance.
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Juvenile Observation Home
Securing protective custody, psychological counseling, and restorative reform schedules for trial-involved youth under the statutory guidelines.
Learn MoreChampioning the Rights of the Child
We firmly believe that every child deserves a fair chance at life. We actively uphold these fundamental rights:
Equality for All
Every child’s welfare must be protected without discrimination based on class, caste, gender, creed, or background. These rights belong to all children, unconditionally.
A Sense of Belonging
Every child deserves to be nurtured, cared for, and raised with the love and dignity they would normally receive from a family member.
Holistic Growth
Access to the resources necessary for a child’s complete development- mentally, culturally, physically, and morally.
Basic Needs & Protection
It is our collective duty to ensure that hungry children are fed, sick children receive medical care, and orphaned children are fiercely protected.
Immediate Relief
In times of crisis, distress, or social emergencies, a child must always be the very first to receive active protection, support, and help.
A Secure Future
Every child must benefit from safety and development initiatives that teach them self-reliance, strictly protecting them from exploitation, neglect, or abuse.
Updates from the Remand Home
New Office Inauguration
New Office Inauguration
Reintegrating Lives
Active steps taken to rehabilitate children from the observation home, including organizing the marriage of an orphan girl and generating sufficient donations to start the young couple on a firm footing.
A Tour Inside Our Campus
Boys' Welfare Home
The Boys' Child Care Institution is a spacious and secure campus surrounded by natural greenery. It is meticulously maintained to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children's overall well-being and growth. Every boy deserves a safe space to outgrow his past and step boldly into his purpose.
Boys' TV Hall
Here, stories on the screen inspire big dreams, and shared laughter heals quiet worries. Your support ensures our boys always have a warm and lively space to relax, connect, and just be kids.
Boys' Dormitory
This room provides the boys with a clean bed, personal storage space, and a structured daily routine. Your donation helps us cover the cost of utilities, fresh linens, and the everyday upkeep of their living quarters.
Locker Room
The facility provides individual, secure steel storage lockers for the residents to ensure their personal belongings and clothes are kept safely and organized in a dedicated, private space.
Boys' Sports & Cricket
On the pitch, these young men learn the profound values of teamwork, discipline, and the simple, healing joy of a shared victory. With your support, we can keep fueling their passion, ensuring they always have the resources to play, grow, and win at life.
Girls' Dormitory
The spacious residential hall is meticulously set up with structured bunk beds and ample floor space to guarantee a neat, well-ventilated, and dignified sleeping environment for the girls.
Locker Room
The center provides individual, securely lockable steel wardrobes to help the residents store their clothing and personal items neatly, promoting personal responsibility and privacy.
Girls' Higher Secondary School
This sanctuary of learning stands as a promise of empowerment, a place where young women cultivate the strength to reshape their destinies. Your investment in their education unlocks a future filled with dignity, opportunity, and the resilience to flourish.
Girls' Cricket
With determination in their eyes and bats in hand, our young women are breaking barriers and rewriting their own narratives of strength. Your investment helps protect their right to joy and builds an unwavering confidence that will guide them long after the game is over.
Dining Hall
Beyond this doorway, we provide the essential nourishment that builds strong bodies and resilient spirits, one shared meal at a time. Help us continue to serve hope and stability, ensuring no child here — boy or girl — hungers for sustenance or the warmth of community.
Classroom & Active Learning
Beyond these simple classroom walls, our children garner knowledge, their eager hands turning basic lessons into stepping stones of hope. We invite you to join us in sustaining this vibrant learning landscape, ensuring that every mind here can dream without limits.
Specialized Child Care Unit (SAA)
In this quiet sanctuary, our tiniest souls are held with the gentle care which turns fragile beginnings into stories of survival. Your love and support provide the warmth, nutrition, and safety these innocent babies need to grow strong and feel protected.
Institution's Meeting Hall
The institution utilizes its spacious assembly grounds and meeting halls to host essential community collaborations, such as programs with the Rotary Club, ensuring the children receive valuable social exposure, mentorship, and support.
School Facility
Adorned with playful, vibrant murals and equipped with modern learning tools like a television, this shared classroom turns daily lessons into a colorful adventure for all children. Your support ensures we can keep this joyful space thriving, giving these young minds the well-rounded and engaging education they deserve.
Sewing & Embroidery Class
With every careful stitch and beautifully embroidered bag, these girls are weaving the fabric of their own independence and financial security. The earnings from their creations are deposited directly into their personal accounts, ensuring that when they step out into the world, they carry both a valuable life skill and the seed of a self-reliant future.
The Computer Lab
Digital literacy is the gateway to the modern world. It empowers our youth to bridge gaps and unlock a universe of professional opportunities, training them in essential typing, software tools, and IT basics.
Organic Farming & Gardening
By tending to this soil with their own hands, our children learn that patience, hard work, and care can yield an abundant harvest. These homegrown fruits and vegetables feed our kitchen daily, cultivating vital life skills and self-reliance.
The Boys’ High School
Here, amidst the history of these halls, a new story of second chances and quiet ambition is being written every day. By partnering with us, you guide these young men toward a future of leadership and purpose.
Martial Arts Training
Learning martial arts instills our youth with an invaluable sense of self-discipline, focus, and inner confidence. Your generosity helps provide the coaching and guidance they need to channel their energy into remarkable achievements and life-long resilience.
Community Stage Events
Standing proudly on a larger stage, our children experience the profound joy of being recognized and celebrated by the wider community. With your partnership, we can continue to open doors to these incredible events, giving them moments of pure pride and a true sense of belonging.
Chess & Kabaddi
From the quiet focus of a chessboard to the high-energy teamwork of Kabaddi, our children learn both strategy and strength through sports. Your support ensures they have access to a variety of activities that build sharp minds, strong bodies, and a healthy spirit of collaboration.
Take Action Now. Your Generosity Makes a Lasting Difference.
Every meal, lesson, and safe night’s sleep we provide is made possible by people like you. Partner with DPACA to fund vital infrastructure, sponsor study programs, or contribute immediate resources.