FARA has built and run two children’s homes caring for children between the ages of 3 and 18 and a boys hostel for students.

St Nicholas –
Suceava, Northern Romania –opened 1997
Caring for 16 children

Nazareth House – Hostel –
Suceava – opened 2000
caring for 6 boys

St Gabriel’s –
Bucharest – opened 1999
caring for 16 children

The children have come from either state orphanages or directly from families. Due to neglect and poverty suffered by many children in the past, healthcare and good nutrition form an integral part of rehabilitating the children. Many children have behaviour problems linked to past emotional and physical abuse. Wherever possible FARA’s children attend local schools – this would not be possible without extra tuition being provided at the homes. In some cases, special schooling is arranged for children who require special needs.

The homes are run and managed by a team of skilled Romanian carers supported by a paediatrician, psychologist and speech therapist.

FARA has an ongoing training programme for its carers provided by professionals from both UK and Romania.