Diqing Prefecture Children Welfare Institute

The (德庆县) Deqin Prefecture Social Welfare Institute is the only public children’s welfare institution in the entire prefecture. It was officially opened in August 2018 and currently cares for 48 orphaned and disabled children. In recent years, the institute has closely adhered to the measures outlined in the “Ten Measures for Management and Service of Children’s Welfare Institutions” and the “Precision Management and Fine Service Quality Improvement Action Plan for Children’s Welfare Institutions in (云南省) Yunnan Province.” The focus has been on managing children entering and leaving the institution, service guarantees, and standardized management. The institute has strengthened its internal operations and improved service quality, while continuously gathering support from various sectors of society to enhance the nurturing environment and make orphaned and disabled children feel the warmth of a home.

Mission and Infrastructure

With the goal of creating a comprehensive welfare institution that integrates nurturing, treatment, education, and health, the institute is dedicated to safeguarding the growth of abandoned children. It has significantly enhanced its capacity for centralized care, constructing multi-functional and multi-directional infrastructure. Investments exceeding 1.189 million yuan have been made to renovate internal facilities, such as bathrooms and perimeter walls. An additional 509,000 yuan was invested in refurbishing indoor walkways, showers, and outdoor steps. A further 398,000 yuan was allocated to establish a multi-functional electronic classroom and staff activity room. Moreover, 985,000 yuan was used to renovate sports facilities, including basketball courts, badminton courts, and tennis courts, ensuring a comfortable and desirable living environment for the children in residence.

Medical Services and Rehabilitation

Efforts have been made to streamline medical treatment access by negotiating and signing agreements with the (德庆县医院) Deqin Prefecture Hospital for designated medical services. Hospital doctors regularly conduct on-site consultations, gradually improving green channels for medical treatment and ensuring simplified procedures and prompt service acceptance during medical emergencies. The institute also focuses on enhancing rehabilitation training services, securing a 1.86 million yuan designated rehabilitation project for disabled children in 2023. Future plans include establishing physical rehabilitation rooms, sensory training rooms, psychological counseling rooms, and language training rooms. Once completed, these services will benefit both the institute’s residents and nearby disadvantaged disabled children.

Educational Initiatives

In terms of education, the institute has hired two temporary staff members from unemployed university graduates to oversee the children’s academic progress, alongside designated “family teachers.” Measures such as remedial teaching, strengthening fundamentals, and expanding educational horizons are implemented to improve the children’s academic achievements. Periodic visits are also conducted to schools and guardians to jointly explore effective educational strategies.

Regulations and Procedures

The institute has established regulations and procedures for children entering and leaving the institution. Incoming children undergo medical examinations and infectious disease checks at medical institutions. Measures regarding school registration, social security, and medical insurance are also implemented to safeguard the children’s well-being.