Home is where the heart is

Creating a world where every child gets the palliative care they need

Founded in August 2014, Happy Feet Home Foundation provides free-of-cost emotional, psychosocial, educational, vocational, and nutritional support to children living with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses.

We work closely with government hospitals and communities to ensure children receive holistic palliative care that supports not just survival, but dignity, joy, and hope.

Since inception, we have supported 4,500+ children, young adults, and families from economically vulnerable communities across Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai.

Our Impact

Children impacted in partner hospitals

Children directly benefited through daycare center

Of children in our center are pursuing courses

Tele-consultation sessions conducted

Our Primary Services

Hospital Outreach

With art-based practitioners and volunteers, we work with children to allow expression through fun-based activities like drawings, dancing, storytelling, and playing board games.

Community Outreach

We provide health-related information to children and families registered with the Foundation through home visits and tele-consulting.

Daycare Centre

We offer daycare services to cater to the needs of children’s healthy nutrition, education, vocation, and holistic development.

Bereavement and End-Of-Life Support

We offer financial and emotional support to families and provide end-of-life and after-death care services.

Wish Fulfillment & Motivational Activities

From fulfilling a child’s last wish to planning regular activities like field trips and special events on festivals and birthdays.

Homecare Program

We provide personalised homecare to children who are terminally ill or facing physical limitations.

August 2, 2023

The Power of Psycho-Social Support: A Journey of Transformation at Happy Feet Home

Mansi Shah

*”The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” Mahatma Gandhi once said. This profound sentiment lies at the heart of psycho-social support, a field of care that has evolved over centuries to become a cornerstone of holistic health and well-being. At Happy Feet Home, we live this philosophy […]

July 31, 2023

Nutrition and Palliative Care: Our Approach at Happy Feet Home

Saloni Sawnani

In the bustling city of Mumbai, there exists a sanctuary of hope and healing for children and young adults grappling with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. This haven, known as the Happy Feet Home Foundation, is more than just a palliative care centre. It’s a place where the holistic well-being of every child is prioritized, and […]

July 31, 2023

Empowering Families: The Role of Community Outreach at Happy Feet Home

Zarna Jain

*”It takes a village to raise a child,” an African proverb says. This wisdom rings particularly true when caring for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. At Happy Feet Home, we understand that the well-being of a child is deeply intertwined with the well-being of their family and community. That’s why community outreach forms a […]