By Althea DSylva | Head - Communications & Resource Mobilization
This is Vaishnavi. She is a new entrant and just a little over 3 years old. Born to a 54 year old woman found to be suffering with mental health issues, Vaishnavi was rescued in early January this year through India’s ChildLine services. She had been kept under lock and key since birth. Vaishnavi was transferred to the Egmore Baby Hospital in Chennai, India for medical treatment where she was diagnosed with severe malnutrition, weighing a mere 4 kilos. After treatment, she was sent to our home via a Child Welfare Committee order on January 15, 2020.
When admitted, Vaishnavi was still a little weak and cried a lot. She couldn’t sit up. We put her on a nutritious diet which has significantly improved her health. It is said that “a healthy child is a happy child” and we found that to be absolutely true! Vaishnavi’s temperament changed for the better, she became mobile and she settled in quite happily in her new environment. As you can see, she insists on eating her food by herself and actually smiles a lot now. Vaishnavi has been placed under our Individualized Education Program (IEP) where she receives the undivided attention of a special educator.
This been an exceptionally difficult time for children with disabilities but by the grace of God and your continued support we are able to keep the children in good health and spirits. Thank you for supporting our cause.
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