From Here to Hue

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From Here to Hue

A comprehensive day program offers nurturing care, life skills, education, socialization and daily, nutritious meals to impoverished and vulnerable children. The 20 children enrolled in the program are 6 to 16 years old with special needs such as autism, mental retardation, and Down's syndrome. The program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is staffed by three teachers. The teachers provide loving and compassionate care to the children to help them reach their full potential, educational instruction and teach the children how to care for themselves and interact appropriately with others. In addition to helping the children, the program serves as respite to families who must work during the day to survive, and supports families in remaining together. Former Alliance for Children staff residing in Vietnam monitor the program closely to ensure its success.

In a country like Vietnam that lacks an infrastructure for addressing developmental disabilities and special needs, the children at the school and their families are part of a unique and special community. The children are learning basic life skills, cognitive tasks appropriate for their age and development and how to be productive members of society. They and their families are invited to the Center to celebrate important milestones, like birthdays and cultural festivities. The children are nurtured and visible in the community – rather than left alone and unsupervised while their parents struggle to work and feed their families.