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We are focused on the first three stages of needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs. We are looking forward to a better future for the children and pray that God will continue to supply our needs. With His mercy and grace we will continue to serve Him.
The Six Stages: 1. Survival Needs - food, water, shelter and clothing 2. Safety Needs - to feel secure & protected 3. Love & Belonging Needs - Every individual has the need to be loved, to belong in a group or family where they feel accepted and recognized as part of the social environment 4. Self Esteem Needs - validation of worth, ego gratification, recognition, prestige and sense of respect 5. Cognitive Needs - higher intellectual development 6. Aesthetic Value - need for a more acceptable and presentable self. This is more on the aspect of physical appearance.
The five Caling children were abandoned by their father and left under the care of their mother, Mariana, a factory worker earning an average income of P500 pesos a week ($12.50 USD). Upon Deborah's visit to the family's home, we found it nothing more than an abandoned pig pen with bare walls and only a piece of cloth to cover the sides. No furniture. No appliances. Just a piece of wood for them to lie on. The children had to beg for food that consisted of only rice and leafy vegetables. They very seldom ate meat or fish. Four of the children walked over a kilometer to school each day leaving the little one at home. Fearing for the safety of the children from local ganges and finding it hard to support the children, Mariana sought the assistance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); a partner of the Deborah Foundation. The family arrived at Deborah and is under our care as of April 11, 2008.
Andrea (affectionately called Andeng) was abandoned by her parents and left under the care of her grandfather who was unable to care for her due to continued illness. She was 11 months old when she was referred to the foundation. Andeng is now two years and 7 months and currently under the care of Nene Halili, a member of the Deborah Board and also Director of the orphanage.
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Carren Caling is 12 years old and in Grade VI at school. Although her favorite subject is math, she wants to be a nurse when she is older. Her prayer request is to finish her studies and become a nurse.
Camile Caling is 11 years old and in Grade VI at school. Although her favorite subject is Pilipino language study, she wants to be a nurse like her sister. Her prayer request is to finish her studies and become a nurse.
Cris Caling is 10 years old and in Grade IV at school. He enjoys Social Studies and desires to become an engineer some day. His prayer request is to realize this dream.
Maricar Caling is 9 years old and in Grade III at school. Her favorite subject is math and she desires to use that as a teacher when she is older. Her prayer request is to finish her studies and be of help to her mother.
Cassandra Caling is 4 years old and has not begun school yet. She enjoys playing with her brother and sisters and watching cartoons.
Deborah Andrea Marquez "Andeng" was adopted into the care of DEBORAH as an abandoned baby girl. She is now 2 years old and enjoys playing with the other children and her care givers. |
* Financial provision to finish the building
* Volunteers to work with us
* Continued education for the children
* Physical needs provided for
* Health, Comfort, Safety, Visitors
Get Involved with the Deborah Cares Home! You can meet the many needs of the orphaned and underprivileged children we care for. Your partnership with us can truly change their life making their formative years memorable for the rest of their lives!
