The Impact of Social Services and Interventions on the Well-being of Children living in Slums

Abstract

This secondary research study explored the different kinds of social services and their impact on children living in slums. The primary research objectives of the study were to document the different kinds of social services and interventions catering to the children living in slums and the impact of the social services on the well-being of these children. The secondary research study was conducted using a systematic literature search by using the targeted keywords on different databases. Through this secondary research, it was found that there are several social services and interventions for the children living in slums such as education services including academics of the children, life skills, vocational training, computer literacy. There are health services encompassing the nutritional services, psychological interventions, and developmental services. Also, there are rehabilitation services in which the NGOs perform family tracing and reunification; reach out programmes, welfare meetings and reintegration, day care shelters, creches etc. for the children. These services are beneficial for the children in slums as the children are able to learn about the different skills, get nutritional food which is important for their development, are able to plan their future prospects and assure the children to enjoy their childhood freely.