CSPF is a networking unit for the Centre in the policy field.

The unit will function independently to create networks, enlist as members as well as work on researching and collaborating towards child protection, child participation, child education policies and policies relating to the millennium development goals (MDGs) set by the United Nations.

CSPF will use legal and social policy tools to consolidate the place of a child in society today and work towards developing a platform for future policy based programs. Under the unit issues pertaining to children when looked at from a health, education and safety parameter are essential. Besides this, the unit will also look at issues pertaining to adolescents / youth, gender parity, socio-economic status, identity, race and culture.

CSPF’s goal is to establish a relationship with organizations such as Childwatch International and The International Network of Child Policy Research Centers. Towards this end, the unit is working on a working paper series created by youth addressing various policy issues in reference to children for consideration at Childwatch International conference. Additionally, the unit is also in discussion with Chapin Hall Research Fellow and Associate Professor at the University Of Chicago School Of Social Service Administration, Robert Chaskin with regards to building and establishing independent research goals.