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May 14, 2010

May 14, 2010. 2. FAH Cosmos (Friendship Asia House Cosmos). 1. Nonohana no le Children’s Home. 3. Family Centre Viola. 野 の 花 の 家. - Provides a secure, home-like environment for Japanese and non-Japanese children who are victims of child abuse, neglect and other inhuman treatment.

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May 14, 2010

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  1. May 14, 2010

  2. 2.FAH Cosmos (Friendship Asia House Cosmos) 1.Nonohana no le Children’s Home 3.Family Centre Viola 野の花の家

  3. - Provides a secure, home-like environment for Japanese and non-Japanese children who are victims of child abuse, neglect and other inhuman treatment - Founded in 1984 - Nonohana means wild flowers in Japanese: wish the children grow up to be strong and beautiful, able to overcome life’s challenges Nonohana no le children’s home

  4. - A separate group home for 6 children - Children come from Columbia, Kenya, Mexico, Philippines and Thailand. The majority are Japanese children - Accommodates 40 children aged 2 – 18, divided into 4 small group units Nonohana no le children’s home - Multi-cultural community: children learn the similarities and differences of other cultures

  5. - Protects Japanese and non-Japanese mother and children who have no place to go as a result of divorce, domestic violence or other reasons - Helps them to become independent - Mother-child living support - Staff: Director, mother and child counselor, juvenile counselor, nursery nurse, contract doctor Friendship Asia House Cosmos (FAH Cosmos) - Volunteers

  6. - Accommodation - Support with problem solving such as divorce settlements, child custody, debt consolidation and visa procedures - Program Contents: - Support for independence - Job seeking Friendship Asia House Cosmos (FAH Cosmos) - School placement - Money management and social skills

  7. - Japanese language study - Day care service - After care service - Program Contents: - Telephone and face-to face counselling Friendship Asia House Cosmos (FAH Cosmos) - Home visits - Recreational events

  8. Family Centre Viola

  9. The family Center Viola was started in 2004. It was established under the Child Welfare Law in order to support children and Families in the level of Community. Strong belief that children growing up together will be more accepting of others regardless of race, nationality, gender and religion. Background

  10. Phone and Face-to-Face Consultation and Counseling Home Visit Shortstay and twilight stay for children Respite care for foster parents Support in accessing local and government resources Referral Services Emergency shelter Parenting sessions Bi-cultural parenting classess Support for returnee children Networking / Inter-agency Sessions Programs and Services

  11. Statistic • Population: 126, 154, 000 • Live Birth: 1 every 29 seconds • Death: 1 every 29 seconds • Fetal death: 1 every 17 minutes • Marriage: 1 every 43 seconds • Divorce: 1 every 2 mins 2 seconds Source: Statics & Information Department, Minister’s Secretariat, MHW, ‘Vital Statistics’, 2006

  12. Background • Japan – a society with an aging population and low fertility • Japan is the longevity leader in the world • Japan is again the fastest in the world • Fewer births keep the population aging • A wider range of choices for women is fundamental not only to solving the problem of the decreasing number of children but also to society • Respecting individuality of the elderly and people with disabilities is important

  13. Services provided by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

  14. Social Welfare System in Japan • Counseling centers for rehabilitation of people with physical disabilities • Counseling centers for the rehabilitation of people with mental retardation • Child guidance centers • Women’s consulting offices • Welfare offices (Rural districts, cities, town/ village) : 1242 offices As of Oct. 2004

  15. Public Assistance System

  16. Public Assistance System • Provides necessary assistance to all people who are destitute in accordance with their level of needs • Intends to guarantee the minimum standards of a wholesome and cultured living and to enhance independence

  17. 8 Kinds of aid • Livelihood aid • Education aid • Housing aid • Medical aid • Long-term care aid • Maternity aid • Occupational aid • Funeral aid (all of these are offered according to the needs of each person in need of protection)

  18. Assistance Amount -

  19. Minimum Living Expensese = + + + + In addition to the above items, a standard amount is added in the case of child birth, funeral, etc

  20. Income Appropriation Amount = -

  21. Thank You May 14, 2010

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