In 2016, CERI joined 2 other organizations in taking the first step to support and strengthen family-based care and protection for the millions of children in India by forming The Centre of Excellence in Alternative Care of Children. The work has expanded to a partnership with Jamia University to form the National Foster Care Institute. Additionally, CERI is impacting social change in India through trainings including how to develop a foster care system and alternative care for child protection in regions throughout the country.