This project will establish a Resource Centre to support families affected by developmental disabilities in Kenya. The resource center will provide the guidance, skills, and support necessary to see their children with developmental disabilities thrive. Also offer counselling for caregivers through partnership with various therapists and counselling psychologists. It will be a "one-stop-shop" for everything a child needs, and all the resources and training that a parent or caregiver requires.
There are currently more than 2 million children in Kenya affected by disability. 3.7% of these have developmental disabilities.70% of these are also from rural and urban poor communities. They are unable to access the crucial needed services of medical care, therapies among others. Parents are facing a lot of confusion after getting a diagnosis not knowing where to start and how to proceed. The resource center will provide more than 100 families a one stop shop to access resources and support.
The resource center will provide the guidance, skills, and support necessary to see their children with disabilities thrive. It will offer therapies to children from vulnerable homes.Also offer counselling for caregivers through partnership with various therapists and counselling psychologists. It will be "one-stop-shop" for everything a child needs, and all the resources and training that a parent or caregiver requires. Form support groups for caregivers to encourage one another.
The project will offer resources to more than 100 families giving them resources and offering support that is crucial for their livelihood. At least 50 children will be supported with therapies they need and support them reach their full potential. 100 parents will be given counselling, psychosocial and training to enable them effectively care for their children with developmental disabilities.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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