Day centre for children “Patverums” (Shelter)

About us

Objectives

1. To provide support to families with children who have found themselves in difficulty due to long-term unemployment, addictions and other reasons.
2. To provide the attention, care and social integration necessary for the full development of children and young people.

Tasks

1. Creating awareness among children and young people about a homely, accepting environment, building relationships without violence
2. Teaching self-care skills and life skills.
3. Providing assistance with school homework.
4. Organizing active and meaningful recreation and camps during school holidays.
5. Supporting families.

Baiba Priedīte-Strode

Manager

Activities

Working hours

Working days from 9:00 to 18:00.

Social services to be provided

Manifestation of God’s love in a practical way.
Attendance at various events, therapeutic classes, and camps.
Meals twice a day.
Opportunity to shower and wash your own clothes.
Assistance with homework and studying.
Development of various skills and abilities.

In many Latvian families, parents lack the knowledge and skills to raise children. Children are not provided with proper care, nutritious food and a safe environment. One of the most pressing problems is child neglect, as well as emotional and physical abuse, which in turn can contribute to the development of various addictions. An unfavorable family situation contributes to the social isolation of children and causes significant disruptions in their physical and mental development. Children acquire a negative understanding of values, incorrect behavioral patterns and perceptions of mutual relationships.
At the day center “Patvērums”, when working with children, we also consciously build relationships with their parents and family members. Our goal is to provide children with a safe, supportive environment. Our greatest hope is that children who visit “Patvērums” experience God’s love. We believe that this can positively change their lives and give them the ability to look to the future with hope and optimism.

Reviews

I really liked art therapy.
The classes had a calm and friendly atmosphere, where you could freely express your thoughts and not be afraid to make mistakes. I learned not to get upset if something didn’t work out the first time, but to try again and not give up. The art therapist always supported us and taught us to believe in ourselves, reminding us that everything will definitely work out and we will be able to achieve our goals. The classes were held in an interesting and creative format, and I found it exciting to participate in all the tasks.

There were many different and interesting tasks in the art therapy classes.
We made clay, drew with colored pencils and felt-tip pens. It was very interesting and fun. The classes had a calm and friendly atmosphere. I felt comfortable and was happy to participate in all the tasks. I hope there will be more classes. Thank you for the interesting, nice and creative classes!

Every time we had something new and interesting.
We drew, created beautiful first letters of our names and felt like real designers. We worked with pencils, felt-tip pens and even made clay.
There was always a nice and fun atmosphere in the classes. All the children were friendly, and I liked being with them. The art therapist always supported us, helped and explained if something didn’t work out. Thank you for her kindness, patience and for inspiring us and teaching us to believe in ourselves. These classes were very creative and joyful for me.

The classes had a calm, creative and friendly atmosphere, where it was easy to learn and express my ideas.
What I remembered most was that I learned not to give up if something doesn’t work out the first time. I realized that failure doesn’t mean that you don’t understand something. Sometimes you just need to give yourself and your work a second chance, try again and believe in yourself. Each lesson was interesting, diverse and exciting. The art therapist always listened to our opinions, was interested in what we liked and took our ideas into account. Thanks to this, the lessons were not only useful, but also very inspiring. Thank you for the support, patience and knowledge she shared. These lessons helped me become more confident in myself and get even more joy from the creative process.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the psychosocial support mentor for his professional and very sensitive work with my daughter.
As a mother, I especially appreciate not only his high professionalism, but also his warm and attentive attitude towards the child. I trust his opinion both as a colleague and as a mother who can completely entrust him with the emotional well-being of her child.
The lessons helped my child overcome a difficult life situation. During this time, the mentor showed high professionalism, tact and ability to create:
• a safe and reliable environment in which the child feels protected and calm;
• an understanding atmosphere that helps to freely express emotions and regain inner balance.
The positive changes that I see as a mother:
1. My daughter successfully overcame this stage of life and became more emotionally stable.
2. The child’s usual peace and self-confidence have returned.
3. The child feels harmonious and safe in his daily routine.
I saw these positive changes and felt that my child was receiving genuine support and highly professional assistance. I am deeply grateful for such a professional, tactful and reliable specialist who truly cares about the emotional well-being of children.

Mathematics lessons are a real support for my daughter.
The teacher explains the subject matter so clearly and calmly that even complex topics no longer seem intimidating. Thanks to the mathematics lessons at DAC “Patvūrums”, my daughter has understood topics that previously caused difficulties, and her performance at school has improved significantly. We really appreciate that the lessons are held in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. After the lessons, the child is happy, confident in himself and with a feeling that everything is working out and will work out. These are truly valuable and useful lessons, and my daughter is very satisfied with the entire learning process.

Math lessons helped me a lot to improve my performance at school.
A very nice teacher, she teaches math well.

The math score at school has increased from 6 to 10
From our entire family, we would like to express our gratitude to the math teacher for the individual math lessons that have been taking place at the daycare center since September of this year. During this time, my daughter’s performance has improved significantly. The teacher is able to find an approach to the child, explains the subject matter in an understandable, calm and consistent manner, using real-life examples. Thanks to this, my daughter has become confident in her knowledge, is no longer afraid of large numbers and fractions, and now completes tasks with interest and understanding. We highly appreciate her professionalism, patience and attentive attitude. We express our sincere gratitude for the hard work and excellent results.

The teacher helped me overcome my fears not only about math, but also about communicating with other children.
I used to be very scared of math lessons, I was even afraid to speak. I am very grateful for this support!

Contact

Bruņinieku 10a, Rīga, LV-1001

baiba.prieditestrode@pestisanasarmija.lv

mob
28811743

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