What is the 'April Dream' of the Japan Children Support Association?

It is a declaration of the association's ultimate goal to end its activities when all 42,000 children in Japan who cannot live with their parents have found homes, aiming to fundamentally solve a social issue.

Why is 42,000 the target number?

Based on data from the Children and Family Agency for the year 2025, there are 42,000 children in Japan who cannot live with their parents, and the association aims to support all of them.

Is it unusual for an NPO to declare it will end its activities?

Yes, it is very rare for an NPO to set a goal that includes its own dissolution, as it demonstrates a strong commitment to fundamentally solving social issues.

When 42,000 Children Find a Home, We Will End This Activity. #AprilDream

Published Apr 1, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:45 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Certified NPO Japan Children's Support Association has announced its grand goal, "A home for every child," as part of "April Dream," a day to declare dreams on April 1st. It aims to achieve a society where all 42,000 children in Japan unable to live with their parents can have a home, and states that its activities will cease upon the achievement of this goal.

The Certified NPO Japan Children's Support Association (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Shinobu Iwaasa) supports "April Dream," which aims to make April 1st a day to announce dreams.

This press release is not an April Fool's lie. It is our earnest dream.

[Declaration of Dream]

"To every child, a home."

A "home" is not just a place with a roof and food. It's a place where someone says 'welcome home'. A place where you can be yourself, whether you cry or get angry. A place that teaches you, through experience, to believe in tomorrow.

To create a society where all children grow up in such a place. That is our dream.

And the day that dream comes true— The day when all 42,000 children living in Japan find a home, We will quietly draw the curtain on this activity.

That is the Japan Children's Support Association's April Dream.

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[Current Situation: Even at this moment, children are spending the night outside a home]

Look at the numbers.

Current Situation | Value | Source --- | --- | --- Number of children unable to live with parents | 42,000 people | Children and Families Agency (Reiwa 7) Percentage of those growing up in institutions | Approx. 75% | Children and Families Agency 'Study Group on Promoting Social Care' (Reiwa 5)

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When 42,000 Children Find a Home, We Will End This Activity. #AprilDream

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[Declaration of Dream]

[Current Situation: Even at this moment, children are spending the night outside a home]

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