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Mentally handicapped children centers


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       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

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       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.