Children’s homes need

According to the results of the survey conducted in 59 children’s homes by SIA A.W.Olsen & Partners in March 2009. Children’s homes need:

in 63% of cases – electronic equipment,

in 55% of cases – sports equipment,

in 43% of cases – stationary,

in 39% of cases – clothes and footwear,

in 35% of cases – hygienic goods,

in 33% of cases – furniture,

in 27% of cases – intellectually stimulating games and toys,

in 14% of cases – repair works and equipment,

in 10% of cases – books and CDs,

in 25% of cases – other needs.

63% of the surveyed children's homes admitted that the main non-material need for children was participation in various culture events: theatre, circus, sports events.

In 100% of cases representatives of children’s homes believe that the key problem is children’s social integration. Children do not know how to live adult life because they lack knowledge, which is usually taught by parents.