Kidstown International Romania and India Issues

The following sections outline documented concerns related to Kidstown International’s international programs, including issues of oversight, financial accountability, and the handling of situations involving vulnerable children.

In Romania, official correspondence from Helena-Omna Raicu, President of National Authority for the Protection of Child's Rights and Adoption (ANPDCA), confirms that a children’s home supported through Kidstown was operated by a separate licensed organization that ceased operations in 2025, with its license formally withdrawn in 2026 and the children relocated by local authorities. The same correspondence states that Kidstown International is not an accredited provider of social services in Romania.

If the home is closed and the children have been relocated, why does Kidstown appear to continue soliciting donations connected to that home?

In India, internal communications describe concerns involving the alleged misuse of funds intended for children in a Kidstown-supported home. According to those communications, the issue was reported directly by children to the organization, but the response discussed emphasized reconciliation and “grace” rather than immediate protective action. The full outcome remains unclear.

If children reported theft directly, what actions were taken to protect them, and were appropriate authorities notified?

Together, these situations raise serious concerns about financial oversight, accountability, and how safeguarding issues are handled within Kidstown-supported programs.

The following images provide direct examples referenced above.