Steven (SCH interpreter) picked us up at our hotel in a van and drove us to the foster care center. Accompanying were staff from SCH and the foster care center's supervising teacher. We were very impressed with the foster care center which provides activities for preschool children and supervision for foster parents. It was spotless and the staff was extremely open and welcoming. It was clear the staff really knew and cared about the kids because they kept adding in little snippets of information about the children.
Now about the Gladney partnership children. They are GREAT!!!!!!! Again, overall, they are in very good shape, most with mild conditions. They drew pictures for us, they danced - really showing off, they smiled and laughed and were just precious! They all have so much love to give!!!!
We were taken to lunch at a small restaurant in a private room - it was a great lunch!
We were taken to lunch at a small restaurant in a private room - it was a great lunch!
After lunch, we returned to the foster care center to evaluate four more children who were so full of personality. One little girl leaned over and gave Kathy the cutest, big kiss:)
Wherever we go – we are met by children of all ages who just want to be held and hugged – so of course we try to do that as often as we can! The children are all beautiful. Each with their own special personality. This is one of the difficult and sad things about living in an institution – no matter how good the staff and facility – each child misses out on being the focus of attention and love. If only each of these children had parents who knew every detail of their lives. That is the gift that each parent gives a child.
Wherever we go – we are met by children of all ages who just want to be held and hugged – so of course we try to do that as often as we can! The children are all beautiful. Each with their own special personality. This is one of the difficult and sad things about living in an institution – no matter how good the staff and facility – each child misses out on being the focus of attention and love. If only each of these children had parents who knew every detail of their lives. That is the gift that each parent gives a child.
All and all a wonderful day,
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