Integral Care for 120 Children and Youth, Caracas.

At Hogar Bambi we continue to work for the integral well-being of children and adolescents, developing prevention and health care actions, which are necessary to avoid risks due to the pandemic  (COVID19). In this respect, in the last quarter of 2020, we continued monitoring and controlling healthy children, special medical exams were performed in the cases needed and we were also able to give immunizations to the children and staff.

Giving numbers to this achievements we may say:

17 initial clinical examinations and medical histories for children who recently moved to Hogar Bambi.

32 medical consultations to control healthy children.

31 lab tests to monitor and control infections or diseases.

137 external appointments (dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, among

others).

164 vaccine doses, following the vaccination schedule depending on the age of the child, specifically: pneumococcus, Hepatitis A, chickenpox, Influenza, Adacel, Menactra, Twinrix, Rotavirus).

It is important to mention that by the end of 2020 Hogar Bambi housed 101 children and teens.  They have improved their health conditions, have received better nutrition and overall have favored their normal development.  All of the above have been accomplished thanks to all the support received and in Venezuela where the living conditions are very precarious it is very important to keep our youth healthy and wise.

The year 2020 has been one of the most challenging in terms of providing comprehensive care for the kids and adolescents of Hogar Bambi. Since the second week of March, Quarantine protocols were implemented due to the current coronavirus pandemic. This situation created a new reality that required many changes. Among them where changes to the protocols for assistance, care and protection of the children in our care, new measures to manage contact between children and adults, and shift adjustments for all personnel.

Concerning their education, the children shifted to an online model of learning. They continued their schooling in this way from March to July with the help of the staff. The 2020-2021 school year began in September with 69 children and adolescents enrolled. They receive support in completing their schoolwork and reaching academic requirements. To compliment this and reinforce fine and gross motor skills, occupational therapy sessions have been increased. This has served to optimize skills such as writing (e.g. holding a pencil properly), daily routines (e.g. getting dressed and eating), and sports performance.

Most importantly, concerning health, preventative health consults have increased (98 consults of healthy children) thanks to the incorporations of a pediatrician to our medical unit. In the month of April all children and staff tested negative for coronavirus, maintaining health and safety protocols. In June and July approximately 411 health consults were made as well as 49 laboratory exams as follow-ups to chronic conditions.

The month of September 2020 concludes with 94 children and adolescents in our care. Hogar Bambi continues to manage the resources needed to provide our care of this at-risk population. We thank you once again for all the contributions we have received.