St.Alphonsa Sneha Nivas was established in 1994 with a mission to provide shelter and care for street boys who were found wandering and uncared along the streets or at Railway stations. The institution was founded by Mar Joseph Powathil, the Archbishop of Changanassery, a visionary who recognized the need for a safe and nurturing environment for these vulnerable children. The institution is owned by the Archdiocese of Changanassery and run by the Sisters of the Destitute, who play a crucial role in offering a comfortable space for the boys to live, grow and develop. In its early years, Alphonsa Sneha Nivas focused on finding boys from the streets, many of whom were far away from their naive place, and providing them with safe and comfortable shelter, compassionate care and protection. The institution is registered under the JJ Act and operates as a Trust. However, with the introduction of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act (JJ Act) and the establishment of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), significant changes have been brought about in the functioning system of the Institution to match the new legal framework. Efforts are made to reunite the stranded boys with their families in possible cases. The Institution is now aiming at taking care of forsaken boys of 5 to 11 years of age who are in need of care and protection, providing them with safe shelter, comfortable environment and good formation.