A fire has damaged one of the residences belonging to Girls and Boys Town SA (GBTSA), the 63-year old non-profit organisation that cares for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and youth.
“Already overburdened by the weight of life circumstances such as physical and emotional abuse which led to their being placed in our care, the girls have now had to contend with the trauma of a fire at their home, and have done so very bravely. We are very proud of them,” Loynes said.
The Verulam GBTSA Family Home is a regular house in the community with a trained team who serve as family teachers. The family home model focuses on a family-style, care-for-others ethos, with emphasis on personal development, social skills teaching and meaningful self-governance by youth. GBTSA ensures youth in its care attend nearby community schools and provides learning support as part of a holistic child-centred nurture and care approach.
GBTSA hopes to repair the damaged house within eight weeks so that the girls can return to the semblance of a normal family life that they have become accustomed to.
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