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Crest of the Church of South India, Tiruchirappalli–Thanjavur Diocese
Ministries

Diocesan Fostership Scheme

A ministry of protection, nurture and hope

The Diocese has historically cared for children through schools, hostels, residential institutions and welfare initiatives.

As international support for some children's homes diminished, the Diocese responded by establishing a Diocesan Fostership Scheme, ensuring that children's education and wellbeing would not be abandoned.

The initiative mobilises support across the Diocese and creates a sustained fund for children's welfare.

This reflects a central conviction of the Diocese:

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, to grow in safety, to experience dignity and to hope for a meaningful future.

The scheme today

Every light is a child

From the Child Welfare Committee's 2026 report to the Diocesan Special Council.

339 of about 1108 children have direct sponsorship.
339

children with direct DFS sponsorship — the lit ones

≈ 1,108

children in 16 DFS hostels

In the classroom

The 2026 public examinations

Pass rates of the children in the Diocese's hostels.

94.93%
Class X
pass rate, 2026
90.32%
Class XII
pass rate, 2026
Take part

Sponsor a child, or give to the fund

Diocesan Fostership Scheme — how to contribute

This section is being prepared.

Diocesan Fostership Scheme — office bearers

This section is being prepared.