Stella Obasanjo children's home is one of those many places that binds our heart to the unfeigned love possessed by little Children. We had the opportunity to donate and also contribute in our own way to helping the children live a more comfortable life.
Do You Know?
Homelessness influences every facet of children's lives, inhibiting their physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and behavioral development. Homeless women face such obstacles to healthy pregnancies as chemical abuse, chronic health problems, and lack of prenatal care. Homeless infants are more likely to have low birth weights and are at greater risk of death.
Homelessness exposes infants to environmental factors that endanger their health. Many homeless infants lack essential immunizations. Homeless children demonstrate significant developmental delays after age 18 months, which influence later behavioral and emotional problems.(
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