On September 17 of last year, a five-year-old boy named Sasha came to us. His mother had struggled with addiction since her youth. His grandparents tried to help her: they moved, sent her to rehabilitation centers, but it was all in vain. When she became pregnant, the family welcomed her and hoped the birth of her son would change her life. However, she was unable to care for the child.
Soon she disappeared with Sasha, hiding from the police. When Sasha was 9 months old, they were found in a village. He was severely malnourished and weak. His grandparents took custody of him. But his grandmother’s health began to decline. Recently, with a heavy heart, she gave up custody, guided by common sense. Through tears, she said goodbye to her grandson.
At the shelter, Sasha began working with our specialists. Now, nearly six months later, his developmental delays and speech difficulties are almost behind him. In fact, nearly all the children who come to the shelter have developmental delays or are completely unprepared for school. That’s why we carry out daily and focused work for their development.
You can support the work of our specialists by donating to help children like Sasha. Even a small amount like \$20 can make a significant difference.
Thank you for supporting the Children’s Ark!
Ministry at the Children’s Ark – Jack Kerbs