Asha Sadan was established in 2020 by TOUCH to address a critical but often neglected gap in the child care system the transition of children into adulthood. In India, once children in state care or NGO shelters turn 18, they are legally no longer eligible for support under the juvenile care system. For orphaned or abandoned youth without family support, this can mean a sudden, traumatic plunge into homelessness or exploitation.

Asha Sadan serves as a transitional shelter for young men aged 18 and above, providing them with:
• Safe and stable accommodation
• Support to pursue higher education or vocational training
• Guidance on finding employment opportunities
• Life skills coaching in budgeting, cooking, hygiene, and time management
• Mentorship and emotional support

Currently housing 15 residents, Asha Sadan is staffed by 3 social workers and mentors who act as both guides and guardians. Each youth in the program has a personalized development plan, with a focus on gaining independence at a comfortable and supported pace. The shelter also partners with local colleges, trade centers, and job placement agencies to help the residents build self-sustaining futures.

Several young men from Asha Sadan have gone on to secure jobs, rent apartments, and even pursue college degrees proving that with the right bridge, even the most vulnerable youth can walk into a future of confidence, dignity, and purpose.