Choo Mi-ae Visits 'Yeoju Angels' Home' Ahead of Chuseok to Encourage Children with Disabilities and Staff

On the 17th, ahead of the Chuseok holiday, Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae visited 'Yeoju Angels' Home,' a residential care facility for children with disabilities located in Jeomdong-myeon, Yeoju City. She inspected the living environment and encouraged staff members who continue to provide 24-hour care even during the holiday period.

On this day, Governor Choo met with Byun Hyun-gu, the director of Yeoju Angels' Home, as well as staff members, to listen to the challenges faced in facility management and in the field of caregiving, and to exchange opinions on necessary support measures.

Governor Choo stated, "I hope that the children can live without being isolated, receiving much social attention," and added, "I express my gratitude to the staff who have been caring for the children on the frontlines for such a long time."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae is visiting the residential facility for children with disabilities, "Yeoju Angels' House," located in Jeomdong-myeon, Yeoju City, on the 17th, and spending time talking with the children at the facility. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

She then toured the rooms where the children live, the communal living spaces, and the therapy rooms, checking on facility operations and the caregiving environment. She also spent time directly with the children residing at the facility and expressed her appreciation to the caregiving staff.

Established in 1998, Yeoju Angels' Home is a residential facility for children with disabilities operated by the social welfare corporation 'Pentecost Town of Peace.' Currently, a total of 61 children, including infants and young children with severe disabilities such as cerebral palsy and autism, are residing at the facility. Fifty-five staff members, including the director, provide 24-hour care services covering living support, education, medical care, and rehabilitation.

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