By Marcus Fey | Project Advisor
Another important piece of The Light Center project is our emergency foster care program. We do this in partnership with Thailand's Department of Social Development & Welfare to ensure that the child is protected and that his or her case follows the legal guidlines of our local laws. If an infant is removed from a home due to abuse or immediate danger, we can provide foster care until it is deemed safe to return to that home or the government places them with a safe family member.
Recently a 14 year old girl gave birth to a baby girl and the family wasn't able to raise the child. We nicknamed her Grace. Normally a baby in this situation would be taken to an orphanage several provinces away. Instead, the government placed Grace in our care and we can give her the loving home she needs until the government matches her with an adoptive family. This helps reduce the number of children in institutional care and helps the child develop the attachments they need. It's a win-win for the child and our local government. Thanks to your support, we have the resources needed to continue offering this service to the Southeast region of Isaan so that children can growup in safe and loving families.
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