This study addresses the urgent need for family-based care for children without parental care, as emphasised by the UN General Assembly’s 2019 resolution, India’s Juvenile Justice Act 2015, and Mission Vatsalya. The primary aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Thrive Scale™ tool developed by Miracle Foundation India in generating measurable, data-driven decisions to plan and implement suitable interventions for family strengthening. The study covers the purview of family strengthening initiatives across the five wellbeing domains, conducted with 153 families (89 from Chottaudepur, Gujarat, 64 from Ramnagar, Waze Pune, Maharashtra), analysing the assessment and intervention planning data from the Thrive ScaleTM tool. Analysis of this data revealed a significant increase in well-being scores: from 74% to 94% in Gujarat and from 64% to 74% in Maharashtra. Early identification of risks, timely interventions, and continuous monitoring were key to fostering family resilience. Recurring challenges with livelihood, alcohol abuse suggest a need for long-term interventions. The study concludes that family strengthening is a complex, non-linear process requiring ongoing follow-up and adaptable interventions. The Thrive Scale™ tool empowers the Child Protection Workforce to make informed decisions, aligning with the Juvenile Justice Act and enhancing case worker efficiency in strengthening families.
