The Hindu : Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Admissions open in government homes for orphan children

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Friday, Jun 17, 2005

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Admissions open in government homes for orphan children

Staff Reporter

CHENNAI: Admissions are open in government homes meant for orphan and destitute children. Boys aged between 5 and 10 and girls aged between 5 and 8 in Chennai are eligible to be admitted in these homes that provide free shelter and education.

For details, contact the superintendent, Government Children Home-1, 1, Ponnappan Lane, Waltax Road, Park Town, or the superintendent, Government Children Home-2, 35, Sachidanandam Street, Chennai-12. The District Social Welfare Officer, 123, Eldams Road, Teynampet, can also be contacted.

The Directorate of Social Defence has called for applications from social workers to be deputed as the honorary social worker member of the Juvenile Justice Board in Chennai District, established under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act 2000. The department deputes two honorary members.

Candidates living in Chennai must have been involved in juvenile health, education or other welfare activities for seven years. They should be aged between 35 and 65. The present honorary members are also eligible to apply for a second term. To download applications, log on to www.tn.nic.in/socialdefence. For further information, contact Social Defence Department Director, 300, Purasawalkam High Road, Kellys, Chennai-10. Ph: 26426421/ 7022.

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