4 siblings reunite at fun day

For the first time, three siblings who live at the Christ Child Convalescent Home in Diego Martin met their baby brother who was placed at the Casa de Corazon Home in Sangre Grande. The reunion at Rio Claro was a tearful one for the three older children who are all under 14 years.

While addressing the pain that children experience in such circumstances, PRO of the foundation, Lakshmi Ragoonanan emphasised that decision makers must remember that siblings need to be placed together at homes or at least have as many visits as possible. In a media release, Ragoonanan said separation arises because sometimes brothers go to homes for boys and the sisters end up at homes for girls.

Sponsors of the event that brought the children of several homes together, Sunita and Shaun Ramlogan, as well as Gift For Life members were also moved to tears when the siblings connected with their brother.

Sunita also urged that more effort be made to place siblings in the same guardianship or children’s home. She said: “It is very depressing for sisters and brothers to be deprived of parents and now to be pulled away from each other.

In the absence of parents they provide comfort and strength to each other. This is why such a strong emphasis has to be placed on making sure siblings stick together in foster care.” Children from various homes were treated by the Ramlogans to a pool party, cooking on spot and other fun activities.

Margaret Kistow, Malabar; Florence Wesleyan, Carapichaima; Christ Child Convalescent, Diego Martin; Swaha, Penal; Ferndean’s , Point Fortin; and Casa De Corazon, Sangre Grande. For more info: www.giftforlifefountationtt.

com or 672-5157 or 734-0796.