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Volunteers help families with children with special needs
The number of volunteers who have registered at the Czech Red Cross tents in Mariánské Square continues to increase. A total of 3,164 volunteers had registered by the 8th of April. Prague is now able to expand its offer of help to families who have children with special needs. As services for them are now limited and special schools are closed, the situation is more challenging than before.
Since special schools for children with special needs, supporting services and personal assistance are all restricted, it is more difficult for families to take care of a child with special needs at home. Volunteers will be able to help care for children, but they can also help other children in the family with schoolwork, bring groceries, cook or clean. The role of the volunteer depends on the needs of each family and the arrangement with volunteers.
The offer is available thanks to cooperation with the charitable trust Asistence. Families who need help can contact them by email, at pomahamepraze@asistence.org. Parents will also learn about this option from special needs schools and other services.
Volunteers can still register on the portal, at www.pomahamepraze.cz, which is managed by the Czech Red Cross in cooperation with Life 90 and Prague City Hall.