St Mary's Children's Home.
§ Care for 45 children placed in St Mary's Children's Home by the court.
§ Children are placed as a result of neglect, abuse or the absence of parents.
§ Subsidy from Department of Social Services.
§ Children are taken daily to different schools and crèches.
§ Counseling and social support are given by the social workers.
§ Close inter-action with outside organizations is essential.
§ Individual and group therapy with children.
§ Holiday and weekend placements are arranged.
Future Plans
St Mary's Children's Home
a. Restructuring of Children's Home into smaller units. The present dormitory system is considered out of date. It is believed that smaller units would be more beneficial to the children.
b. Bursary Fund for Tertiary Studies.
c. Funding is needed for the day to day running costs.
d. Improving children's access to cultural and sport activities.
e. The appointment of a part time Psychologist.
f. The establishment of a recreational area and a study area with the necessary technology.
g. Vehicle to transport children.
h. Electronic database.
i. Staff wellness program.
j. Training of staff.
k. Sporting equipment.
l. Furniture and office equipment
Day Care
a. Venues needed for support groups.
b. Nutritional support.
c. Transport.
Spiritual Care.
a. Training of Counsellors.
b. Appointment of more staff to improve present service and access to more people.
c. Building of a Chapel.
Support Services.
a. Upgrading of kitchen and Laundry
b. Equipment.
c. Maintenance of premises and buildings.
d. Establishment of training centre.
