Mentally handicapped
children centers
Among
the children left unaccountable in the streets of
Manila, some have a mental handicap which makes
them even more vulnerable. The vast majority of
them are simply parked in prisons for children
without any structured follow-up of any kind.
Through 2005, the foundation tried to offset this
reality by accommodating several of these special
children within its various residence centers. But
these structures were not well adapted to their
handicap.
The
foundation thus decided to open a specialized home
in March 2006. It permits, simultaneously, to help
each child progress according to his or her
particular capacities and to help them grow humanly
by giving them the very detailed attention which
they need
This
house accommodates approximately 20 handicapped
children, having started with those whom were
previously living in the various residence centers.
Their care and guidance is ensured by a group of
specialized employees; a male nurse, a welfare
officer, a psychological specialist, a specialised
teacher, a professor and a “house relative” (for
the kitchen and maintenance) and a
coordinator.
The
children benefit from medical and psychological
follow-up care including early-learning activities
and therapy.
