The students of "Gavar Orphanage", who will soon be transferred to the "Kotayk" branch of the "SOS-Children's Villages Armenia" charitable foundation, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyani, the national director of the "SOS-Children's Villages Armenia" charitable foundation Spartak Sargsyan and the organization "Kotayk" with the director of the branch, Rubik Pashinyan, they toured the center, familiarized themselves with the conditions, the range of services provided, asked the questions they were concerned about and received the answers.
The children were presented with the history of the "SOS-Children's Villages Armenia" charitable foundation, the types of care provided by the organization, the differences between the services provided by the orphanage and the organization, in particular, the fact that the children will live here in an environment close to the family, in separate houses (maximum 6 people) "SOS families" or to the care of "SOS mothers".
The form of care will be as close to family as possible. the children will receive care here until they reach the age of 18, after which they will move to the phase of accompanying independent residence with the support and guidance of the "SOS-Children's Villages Armenia" charitable foundation.
We remind you that the "SOS-Children's Villages Armenia" charitable foundation provides the following alternative care services: family-type care, long-term and crisis care, care in integrated families, care in foster families, accompanying independent living phase.
The needs assessment and individual development plan is carried out with the child, taking into account his needs and capabilities. The children attend a community school, use medical facilities and community services.
According to the need, they receive the services of a psychologist, a speech therapist, and a special pedagogue.
Educators are involved in the work with children who are left behind in education. Many courses are organized for children aimed at the protection of children's rights, gender equality, professional orientation. summer vacation is organized.
