December 02, 2008

TATA Steel gifts day care centre for special kids

Ranchi Express reported that Parents Association of Mentality Handicapped Children, the only such association of the parents of challenged children in Jharkhand, is working towards setting up its own day care center in the city.

As per report, with the assistance of TATA Steel, the association would open up a care center where mentality challenged children would have a few hours of fun and togetherness with peer groups away from the close corners of home. The parents, in the meantime, would render their social responsibilities, which they cannot do in most situations, as there is no one to look after the need of the children left at home.

Mr P Babu Rao secretary of the association said that "The problem is more with the single parents who face problems in attending social functions or going for a brisk marketing or for that matter picking up some jobs or pursuing professional courses. Their mentally challenged children are in need of constant care and guidance. We are coming up with a day care center where parents can drop their wards and pursue their social obligations. Our professional caregivers will take care of the needs of the children."