Blossoming Futures: The Success of Children at Hoa Hong Shelter’s New Care Facilities

Recently, 85 children from the Hoa Hong Shelter were moved to new facilities, providing them with a chance for comfort and stability.

A total of 85 children have settled into their new environments at the Tam Binh Child Nurturing and Protection Center, the Go Vap Child Nurturing and Protection Center, and the Thu Duc Youth Village in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Tam Binh Child Nurturing and Protection Center (Tam Binh Center in Thu Duc City) is filled with the joyful sounds of children.

Nguyen Thi Hong Chau, Deputy Director of Tam Binh Center, shared that a special isolation zone was set up for the new arrivals to prioritize their safety during a measles outbreak in the area. The children are currently split into two groups: 26 in the child department and 6 in the adolescent department, with plans to integrate them fully into the center within three weeks.

Upon learning of the arrival of children from the Hoa Hong Shelter, the center promptly increased staff and established quarantine rooms to secure the new children’s health amid the measles situation in Ho Chi Minh City.

At the center, 32 children are organized into two departments: 26 are in the child department and 6 in the adolescent department. They will join group activities with other children after about three weeks.

<p“Seeing the distressing circumstances of these children online truly moved us,” Nguyen Thi Hong Chau expressed. “We remind ourselves to provide them with love and create a safe, welcoming environment for them.”

While the children initially showed signs of emotional unease in their new setting, they began adapting positively after just two days, thanks to the comforting care they received from the staff.

Le Thi Bao, a caregiver with 12 years of experience at Tam Binh, stated, “I ensure to physically comfort the children to help mend their emotional wounds. Their spirits have certainly improved, and they are becoming more attached to us, sleeping better.”

The children partake in daily activities such as playing, bathing, changing clothes, and adhering to a consistent schedule for meals and rest.

The meals provided cater to both younger and older children, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need.

The care routine at Tam Binh is designed around daily activities, hygiene practices, and meals suited to the children’s varying needs. Currently, the center accommodates 223 children, and the 32 new arrivals are expected to fully integrate and start schooling when they are ready.