59-05-032 Proceeding

342 Proceedings of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress 4. Art Therapy Among at Risk Children FACTORS Contributory to the NURTURING PROGRAMS OF HOMELESS BOYS: 1. Child Factor: - admits boys between 7 to 12 yrs. old who are found in the streets - While staying at the center the boys enjoy SHELTER, FEEDING, CLOTHING, the needed ---MEDICAL ATTENTION as well as REMEDIAL and TUTORIAL teaching - boys who can not return to their families either because no family can be found or the atmosphere in the family does not allow the boy to return yet 2. Family/Home Factors: - Social Services: Research into the background of the boy and arrange legal papers to facilitate the possible returnof the boy tohis family, and guidance and counselling both for parents and the boy - Some of whomare children constantly apprehended by law enforcement elements, at risk children 3. Intervention Program and Services: - Residential program providing reception and temporary shelter at their Sta. Ana and Taguig Center - Home service: Provisionof Shelter; clothing, food, health care andpersonal hygiene, and medical assistance - Education (in an informal way) : Provision of value formation (Christian Living), the Three R’s, Work Education, Art and Cultural Development, Liturgical Celebration, Prayer Time andRecreation and Sports. (SendenHome Report, 2010)