The government of Dominica in collaboration with the United Kingdom based Children’s Charity Action for Children, formerly National Children’s Home, will officially open a facility for children in need of care and protection tomorrow.
The event will commence at 10 a.m. at Chance, Jimmit.
The building was constructed at a cost of $3.9 million by the United Kingdom-based charity “Action for Children”.
Minister for Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs, Gloria Shillingford has said that the facility has been designed to be an all-encompassing child care and protection program.
The Place of Safety is the first ever 24-hour residential home for abused and abandoned children on the island.
The home will eventually be able to look after 100 children each year, giving them a secure and loving place of refuge. The Place of Safety will be officially commissioned next month.
Go can anyone tell me if I can adopt a little biy. I am from Nevis. Really looking a child to adopt .
Good going.. Support that all the way
Congrats to the implementation of this home for the kids. We all must remember that the children are the future of this country. It is time for us to educate and stop the abuse to our fellow peers, whether it be emotional, or physical. It is time for Caribbean people to be united and be positive thinking individuals. The only way we can stive is to stop the hatred, the negativity and think and act positively. For every negative word that comes from your mouth there should be ten positive things coming from your mouth. If we look at the Chinese, Koreans and middle east people, they are all united people who come to the Caribbean and be successful. Why? because they work together and build their empire. Congrats again. I can’t wait to visit your country.
Congratulations are in order to the Roosevelt Skerit Government ,for this timely project for the deprived children of this beautiful Island Dominica,It is with deep regret and disgust to read those unfounded coments ,some body may be critized for some things but when something like this is being built for children who are not as fortunate like some of us ,sometimes the very same people who critize ,their children or their family’s children are the first ones to benefit,come on Dominicans regardles to woh build or who gave the finance the Government in power is the ones that must be praised and congratulated for this venture.
Look at so many other projects that are being done and has already been done look at the Roads that are being constructed and what has already been constructed areas wher some of you never dreamt of a road to be is that not progress for the country .But the present Government has to get the praise for them .
When they get out of Government or leave this earth are they going to their graves with them ? they all remain for the children who are not yet born. Come on Dominicans please forget the Politics and be a Dominican for developement.
you that start reproaching and adding politics honey
Politics can’t be left out from anything . Thats a verygood job by the government but with the rate of unemployment among single parents and school leavers ,we may need 10 more structures like this in the next 10 years.
You ever wonder why the rate of child molestation , homeless children , underpriviledge , hungry, children making ” bomb” etc is so high in dominica. It all comes back to the economics . No food .
Kudos to all involved. What I wish to see is a home for the addicts — these are folks who are very bright, but just got caught and it really hurts to see people you know in situations like that. I really hope that this will be next.
I imagine that there are on-site counselors to assist and give them a smooth transition back to society.
I hope they dont turn this facility into a long term repository for children. Every effort should be made to keep this as a temporary shelter while they sort out the issues of better long term and loving care for our kids.
WELL DONE MY GOVERNMENT, NO OTHER GOVERNMENT SEE THE NEED, BUT LABOUR DID .FORGET THE HATERS AND THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS
This is aGood move.Let us hope that the people employed are well qualified and don’t turn this institution into some kind of prison or military camp.also look out for those who can’t lose their bad habits.there are wolves in sheep clothing.
THIS IS A GREAT PROJECT FOR OUR CHILDREN.
BUT The GOVERNMENT DID NOT DO ANY WORK THEY HAVE COME INTO THE PICTURE, THEY ARE JUST TAKING THE PRAISES PLEASE, PLEASE PEOPLE DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE YOU WRITE THIS CR*P. THIS HOUSE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE OPENED IN 2005. GET REAL
Shut da heck up please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG DOTISH MOFO!!!!
Get real JCB> Government provided the land, agreed to use EU Budgetary Funds, Agreed to use BNTF monies and still provided over one million dollart in local funds yet still you are saying that this is not a government project?
It is true that NCH of England working in collaboration with the Welfare Division started the project but this government did the bulk of the work comrades.
“was supposed to” like so many other things – but was not.
I am a bit dissapointed about the negative comments.
This is a good thing for the unfortunate children and the country
maybe they will get a second chance in life.
spare the rod spoil the child ….the reason why so may kids are being abused. take everything literaly you fools. rod of correction could mean taking away privileges, and this isvery effective for your information.
have you read revelations…so i guess yo really believet that a lion with ten horns is going to come out of the sea right.
read the studies done on the effects of beatins on childrens. various christian groups have also perfomed these studies and these were not people with an axe to grind, these were people who were opposed to beating….thy have concluded time and time again that beating is counterproductive.
beating don’t work, when will you people get that. look around at those kids who get beatien the most, they are in jail, they are thieves those who are financially succesful are an emotional wreck. look at the kids of today are no differnent to kids of the past. the world is more populated so there is ore crime. not enough jobs to go around thus ore chaoas and confusion. young girls were having kids as early as 13 and 14 back then. don’t look down on this generation. they are not responsible for ddesigning skimpy outfit that you did lnot have back then. there is so much mor that i could say
but i;’ll stop here…one more thing…God destroyed jthe earth by a floodbecause family life was better back then right
i meant these were not people who were opposed to beatings
What does that have to do with the article? and who are the fools?
Respect each others opinion even u disagee.
I do agree that children are children. What they have in common is the love for playing and for running-a-round. This is fine. They must be allowed that privilege as children.
However, you are wrong to state that children of today are no different to children of the past. What is your comparison and to whom? All children are not one and the same. All of them were not disciplined in the same manner.
Who said that beating is counter-productive? What do you know? It depends how you beat a child, how much and how frequently you beat a child. Parents who do not beat children should ensure that they properly discipline their children.
What privileges? Even taking away privileges from them may not help at all. This may be necessary but it does not ensure that they will be obedient and disciplined.
Some parents, if not all, in those days would beat for nothing, as accidentally breaking a glass and the likes. I was a child and I took my licks as my other brothers and sisters. We are not the worst for it. Those days are long gone.
As a child I received beatings and believe me I was not a bad child. With disciplined parents we were not disobedient children. We made sure we behaved ourselves and among us brothers and sisters for my parents would not tolerate fighting, etc. Likewise when we were among our friends. We are adults and it has had no after-effect on us. Today, I view this discipline as an asset and not a liability. None are drug-dealers; none are convicts. All are law-abiding, responsible citizens and hard-workers wherever they reside. My parents set an excellent pattern for their children by discipline, words and example.
It is beyond my comprehension why some adults are law-abiding and some are not. Likewise some children. Today there are more teenagers in prison than there ever were in previous years. In fact, in bygone years I cannot recall hearing of a child or teenager being imprisoned. Figure that! What has happened to those children of today?
Today children are murdering their parents, siblings and others. They know how to use guns. They also traffic in illegal drugs. They associate with bad company. Whose fault is this? You tell me/us.
These days, science and some of those so-called counselors think they have the answer on how to discipline children. It appears that their approach has not helped. Note the children of today in comparison to those of previous years. I have stated that some of the children of today are in dire need of proper discipline that they will be obedient and be respectful to especially adults. Parents are responsible for their nurturing.
Some parents should also take a course in “proper parenting”. Too many adults have children and they know absolutely nothing about nurturing children especially mothers who are the ones closest to their children. Those who want children and those who have children must ensure that they know about discipline and how to apply it towards their children.
This is another reason why some children of today lack discipline. Some of them are allowed to run-a-round on the streets at any time of day and sometimes at night. They could be called street children. What would these children be like as they grow-up and when they do?
Some parents should also take a course in “proper parenting”. Too many people have children and they know absolutely nothing about nurturing children especially mothers. Those who want children and those who have children must ensure that they know about discipline, how to discipline their children so that they could apply it appropriately to their children. Some of them are ill-prepared to have children.
There are some adults and young ones, teenagers, even in their early twenties at that who have children but who were not prepared for motherhood and fatherhood. If they know nothing about disciplining their children, how will those children be disciplined?
No one is looking down on this generation. Adults, especially the disciplined ones observe and experience and the scene of lack of discipline is not good. I can see the difference in a child that is disciplined and one who is not disciplined. Likewise adults who were disciplined and those who were not. Their words and actions, one way or the other project it.
I believe in giving children sufficient love but also properly disciplining them. This should commence in the home and as soon as the children can comprehend and talk.
If there is one thing I like to see and be in the company with are disciplined and respectful children. Likewise adults. These days, they are few and far in between.
Speaking of skimpy outfits, they do not have to purchase them. Parents can make their children’s clothes in addition to theirs. There are different stores for people of all ages and their preference. If they want to wear skimpy clothes they have chosen to do so. Do not blame the general society for it. Teenagers especially girls just love to follow trend. They also lack morality and modest dressing. Do not blame the designers. If people would object to the type of designers outfit and would refuse to wear them, the designers would have to re-design better and modest attire.
I sew my own clothes. It is worth the sacrifice. If I saw a beautiful blouse and/or outfit and I like it I will purchase it. I do not have to make, purchase and wear skimpy outfits as a modern fashion. I always say these things have their people.
Generally speaking, people chose the kind of life they want to live and what they prefer wearing.
Let us put the blame where it belongs. Let us not blame other members of society and designers.
Children must be children and allowed to be children. They need discipline and direction. If they do not get it at home where will they get it from? If they do not have parental guidance and are not disciplined consider how they will grow-up and what type of adult they will be? This could be a pattern, a trend when they have children. It is said this trend could exist and continues to the third generation or to other generations.
DLP is working, while Matt & Linton Bla Blaing.
That’s great news!!! Congrats to the government of DA..Plz put a recent a more updated pic!!
@ wrorried dominican or rather stupid dominica
you fool, you call that discipine, no it’s abuse wht if you were beaten wiith a belt at your age. how would you like it. your name is not jesus christ therefor even you who are much older also do wrong.
would you agree to getting a beating with leather belts and guava whips. it still hurts and it don’t stop hurting till the day you die. stop the cycle of abuse. it is counter productive it does more harm than good.
a well disciplined child need very little punishment. and for your informantion i was a very goood child. a child that every parent wish they had. a child that wish i would have one day.
i would love you to get beaten by your husbandin the same manner, you would love that also woudn’t you.
commendable and laudable project, Dominica needs more of these social programe and not a prime minister conducting a RED CLINIC every week, sa cest auh belbagay pou payee nous avec ti mamie nous
Wow, that is great news. I love this kind of positive vibes for a change. That’s a great initiative on the part of the governmnent after hearing so much negativity. I hope it continues.
This has nothing to do with government, thank u.
LMAO, You’re just another angry, biased idiot!!
Let’s hope for the sake of the children, that those working with these kids are trained and qualified to deal with the situation at hands, and respects the privacy of those e-need of their trust and support…as we all know not all has the ability too…so on that note I will say..let’s keep this positive, hope for the best…..and maintain a safe surrounding for ALL..
I must…say that’s a good idea….we SHOULD give Jack his Jacket…..the Government is trying there best even when some try to crucify …some of us help in carrying the cross…SUPPORT…….
BRAVO! BRAVO! CONGRATULATION SOMETHING IS BEING FO THE ABUSE ANS ABANDONE
CHILDREN. JOB WELL DONE
if only that was around when i used to get all those beating with leather belts. i didnt know i had rights. to all the kids reading this, you have rights too, yu should not be beaten like an animal. not even animals deserve to be beaten. now you have an option, just cotact the relavant person/authority.
we all got beaten with belts what are you talking,about i am sure your a very discipline adult now and your kids also
you fool, you call that discipine, no it’s abuse wht if you were beaten wiith a belt at your age. how would you like it. your name is not jesus christ therefor even you who are much older also do wrong.
would you agree to getting a beating with leather belts and guava whips. it still hurts and it don’t stop hurting till the day you die. stop the cycle of abuse. it is counter productive it does more harm than good.
a well disciplined child need very little punishment. and for your informantion i was a very goood child. a child that every parent wish they had. a child that wish i would have one day.
i would love you to get beaten by your husbandin the same manner, you would love that also woudn’t you.
Holy Scriptures – Old Testament – Spare the rod, spoil the child.
Those who received such discipline, at least the majority, have turned out very well. Today they are well-behaved, disciplined adults.
I do not endorse beating a child for nothing but it happened to many. As adults, are they worst off for it? By no means!
Note some of the children of today, wherever in the world they may reside, they lack discipline and respect for specifically adults. They need some good beating.
There are times when I am in a store or elsewhere as at a function on Sunday evening and there are children who cannot keep quiet, they run around and make a lot of noise and could not care less. They run into adults and do not apologize. They lack good manners. I told one of them, a boy, jokingly of course: “If you were my child, I would give you a good beating.” However, I would do it.
I still believe in giving them a beating but not to hurt them. Children of today are sadly lacking in discipline. I often wonder what type of adults they will be.
Some parents of today do not discipline their children. Parents eventually reap the fruits of their discipline and lack of it.
For one who was disciplined, there is not one person who can state that I lack discipline and I do not know how to behave/conduct myself wherever I am. My disciplined parents are to be commended for this.
I do think that the government should include etiquette/good manners in the curriculum for children commencing at an early age.
well there a fine line, ihow can you beat your child without hurting them, if you beat your child chances are youare abusing them. hey and i’m not talking about litle 3 or 4 year old here. how are you intending to bit a 9 year old without hurting them…i f you do then such a beating is useless
when you punish a child it’s supposed to be painful tha’s the whole point of punishment, so they will learn so how it the beating going to wdork if it is not painful,
sorry to comment so much but this is a sensitive topic for lme
Yah, it looking like they qwavay you eh when you was small…..
There are always two sides to a story as in this case, the parents’ side and the children’s side. Authorities must listen to both sides and form a fair decision.
If children call the Police or other authorities and inform them that they are abused, they will believe the children and not the parents.
Many of you oppose beating children. I do not endorse beating children for endless hours and frequently and harming them. However, children of today are in need of much more discipline than children of yesteryear. They know that it is illegal to beat them and so they do as they please. In fact many of them are downright spoiled.
Some of them are rude to their parents; some of those parents cannot control their children. How are you going to apply this discipline that they may learn to behave and respectful, to their parents, elders and teachers – everyone in particular?
This type of teaching as removing the Our Father from the schools as in those big countries, have only assisted them to misbehave more, less respectful and godless. This is a great harm to the children.
There are some parents who shout at their children and even curse them and call them all sorts of names. This is emotional abuse.
There are some parents who do not live godly lives, do not bring their children to church, some after they have been baptized, made First Holy Communion and Confirmed. They are not exemplary parents.
Therefore when you talk about and against beating children, consider the above. Probably the government should hold parents responsible (and they will – right here in Canada) if their under-aged children have committed crimes. The parents must pay for any loss incurred by those children.
How many parents there are who constantly cry for their children and even those who are grown-up because their children have found themselves in trouble with the law, many of whom did not receive discipline at home? What goes around comes around.
Parents, discipline your children from the time they can comprehend. I do not endorse shouting at them and calling them names and saying, they are like their father, mother or relative and not harming them in any way.
Children have a mind of their own and they will challenge their parents in many respects. Yes! They can get a beating without being harmed. In any case, discipline commences from the moment they are able to comprehend and talk. Teach the children well.
Consider yourself how you (will) discipline your children that they may grow up to be law-abiding citizens. Granted, there are children who, no matter what type of discipline they received may find themselves in trouble. Some of this is the result of associating with bad company.
May your young children be properly disciplined. May they grow-up to be exemplary citizens.
This reminds me of one of my Canadian nephews who visited. He was about five years old. That particular evening I served West Indian food. His mother told me that he would not eat it. I whispered to her, “Do not say a thing.” As we ate, we talked. He ate it all without a word.
The following morning we had ham and eggs for breakfast. She said to me, he will not eat it. I repeated the same words to her. He ate all of it. Then she said to me: “I will send him to stay with you.” She is a good cook. You never know with children.
At another time I visited them. She went shopping and placed the items on the table. He took one of the items and opened it. She was upset and was ready to hit him. I told her do not hit him, that the items should have been placed away in the first place.
She went out to do some more shopping. Prior to going out she told him to clean his shoes. He would not do it. I called him, told him he must obey his mother; to clean his shoes, and when his mother comes through the door, go to her, tell her you love her, hug her and give her a kiss. He did exactly that. She was surprised. I later told her that I spoke to him. He loved us, his relatives to visit and vice versa.
I may endorse beating but note the above. If they are really unruly, they deserve a beating but not to harm them. There are times they are spoken to and they will not listen to the point of leaving the home as they say their parents are unkind. There are times they will not listen to their parents but will listen to relatives and others. You have to know these things.
What do some of you know about nurturing children? May you discipline your children accordingly and may they obey you. What we reap we shall surely sow in time. God bless you!
This is awarding to the abused children
The European Union and the CDB (thru BNTF) also contributed to the financing of the facility.
Fact, thanks for pointing that out
This is what i talking about.
Excellent! It warms my heart. This is one (another) facility I would like to visit when I visit home in a few months, God willing – early 2012 or earlier. I must try to remember to also bring some gifts for them or mail them. This is one Charity I would like to support.
I love children. They are so loving and trusting. They must be allowed to be happy and to live happy lives. They are the future adults and soon enough they will be. They must be loved and treated respectfully, according them their due rights and dignity.
I will spread the news that other Dominicans in Toronto of all know about this facility. I am certain that they will be pleased and will do what they can to assist this Charity/non-profit organization.
Those who welcome the little children and assist them will be blest by God. God bless them.
God bless the little children of Dominica and in the rest of the world.
So much is happening in the country, yet all we hear about on the talk shows day in day out is a bunch of negativity. It’s so amazing. the truth cannot be silenced however, and good will certainly overcome evil someday.
Keep on working Mr. PM!!!!!
Yes those people here and especially those is the diaspora who continue to srpead their negative vibes as if nothing is happening must understand that plenty things are happening in Dominica.
Thanks to the DLP.
While they talking and walking the PM is working for Dominica.
God bless the PM and Dominica
So is the diaspora that on the talk shows? I am diaspora and I have never heard another disrespect the country when it comes to out infrastructure and stuff like that. We talk about he service in dca. That’s it. We love our country. I’m here defendin dca everyday. Is it the diaspora sending ridiculous news to dno? Nope! Watch what you say cos I am sure you don’t personally speak to many dcans overseas if that’s your comment. That set me off big time. But your view is your own anyway. That’s your right
agree with you
Common this was not meant for well intended people like you
Excellent. Much needed facility. If this kind of good stuff continues, I might just vote for Skerro next election.
It would help if we are able to improve foster care to incorporate with this facility. After spending time at the facility, kids may need a different environment to return to. Foster homes may be in order. I also hope that some of us can volunteer to help support the kids in that facility. I am sure the experts will need help.
Great News.
I hope there will be many volunteers like pastors and nurses. Its such a good thing to do. I wonder if they will be assisting Shanice. Perhaps some NGOs can donate materials such as food stuff and clothes and villagers can come together on day to plant flowers and trees.
Now you working on gas!!!! Unlike “NIce but” who already commentng and criticizing about landscaping. Lazy bams who just wanna sit around and let govt do everythign….they dont know what it means hand in hand to build their nation!!!
O THAT IS WONDERFUL. X
That’s a huge advancement towards youth advocacy within Dominica and we must collborate with the government on their efforts to initiate this change. In addition to its key goals I do hope that this center provides employment for people returning from studies within Psychology, Sociology and other degrees within Social Science —> I see investments like these as great opportunities to attarct our human capital…… Kudos !!!!
I was saying the same thing. As a Mental Health professional I would definitely want to return home to work with my people.
Me too i was thinking the same thing.
Well done my Government
These main purpose of these houses is to also provide some privacy and separation. There should be no opening ceremony and public disclosure of the location. Yes we would know what it is but this is now potentially deterring some children who would otherwise seek refuge there.The location should also be more remote. Publicity factor aside, this place is an excellent idea and it will make a huge difference in the lives of those who use it.
This is a home for abused and abandoned children; not a home for people in the Witness Protection System! Why should kids be away from civilization in an undisclosed location? They need to blend in society like normal kids and feel loved. It’s already bad enough they are not loved by the parents who brought them into this world. Why should they be further isolated? Give credit when it’s due and stop the criticism. Although you can see the good in the creation of this home, the good is not good enough and must be laced with some criticism.
keep up the good works !!!!
Landscaping, Landscaping, Landscaping!
Just like the Stadium. It will open & years later still look unfinished.
The house in Jimmit while it was under construction. Photo credit: GIS
I certainly agree. But don’t stand on the side and criticize. Donate, volunteer your time,/money. make some calls, I’m sure you know someone in the horticulture business. They’ve done their part, now do yours!!!!!
Rome was not built in a day. It cost alot of money to get this building up and running so the landscaping will come soon enough.
why dont you give some valid contribution and help landscape it??!! Thats what CONTRIBUTION means!!!
Better than breaking ground – “tou-pa-tou” and nothing happen.
good move