Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities
The Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD) is a non-governmental organization in Thailand dedicated to providing care and support to abandoned children with disabilities. The profession of CCD can be described as a comprehensive and multi-faceted social and rehabilitation service provider.
Key aspects of their profession include:
- Residential and Day Care Services: They operate small residential care homes and day-care centers for children with disabilities, providing a safe and nurturing environment for those who cannot live with their families.
- Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR): A significant part of their work is focused on community-based programs. These programs serve families with disabled children in rural areas, offering physical therapies, training for parents and caregivers, advice, and the development of parent support networks.
- Advocacy and Education: CCD works to educate families and communities about the needs of children with disabilities, promoting their rights to equal opportunities and a good quality of life. They advocate for home-based care solutions and work to ensure the full integration of disabled children into mainstream society.
- Collaboration and Training: The foundation collaborates closely with government institutions and other organizations. They also provide training to similar organizations in neighboring countries like Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, sharing their expertise in developing services for the disabled.
- Holistic Approach: CCD’s work is guided by a holistic approach, aiming to help children with disabilities reach their highest potential through physical, emotional, and social development. This includes efforts to reunite children with their birth families whenever possible.
- Volunteer and Staff Management: The organization relies on a team of professional staff, including physical and occupational therapists, as well as local and international volunteers to carry out their various programs.