Thangaraj - FFC Librarian

Thangaraj grew up at FFC, he is now 30 years old. He has been the FFC librarian since our library first opened. Thangaraj has done a wonderful job running the library which currently has over 900 members, he really takes pride in his work. The library is a peaceful place to visit, browse for books to take out or just to sit and read the newspaper. Thangaraj has a green thumb and planted a beautiful flower garden in the area directly in front of the library entrance. Last month he decided that he was ready to move out from FFC and to find his own apartment, he will continue his job as librarian. He found a place very near FFC which has an outer courtyard shared by the other tenants in the compound. He is very excited about having his own place and we wish him happiness in this new phase of his life.

FFC Extra Special Care Section

FFC India is home to almost 90 children and adults with special needs. Each person living in the special care section has been assessed for level of ability and will be assigned to one of the on site classes that matches their ability level.Classes range from the very basic play group, to learning how to dress or feed oneself, up to learning how to read and write. Our Extra Special Care Section is home to our youngest special needs children and those needing the most care, many are unable to walk or even sit unassisted. This section has a staff of dedicated workers who provide not only basic care but also provide lots of love and stimulation. You can see from the photos that our extra special children have a great environment to grow up in.

Sophie's House Opens

We are very happy to tell you about Sophie's House, a new living space that has just opened at FFC. The house is located on the same property as the small boys house and is now a home for our children with physical challenges who are mentally normal. Sophie one of FFC's longtime staff members and special care teachers will move in with them as the house mother. The first children to move in are Franklin, Raja and Muthulakshmi they have been anxiously awaiting the opening since the idea was formed. Vasenthi, Danacothi and Uma will also live in the house, they will be able to help Sophie with the care of these children as well enjoy the family atmosphere of the new home.

Jamuna's new baby

Jamuna is a young woman who has lived at FFC since 4 years of age. She has been the supervisor of the FFC canteen for 2 years. Jamuna was married in May 2007 and now lives in her own house very near FFC. Her husband Viswanathan is a vegetable agent, he loads and unloads produce in the vegetable market. We are happy to announce that Jamuna delivered a healthy baby boy last month, his name is Manikandan. Jamuna will return to work at FFC after her maternity leave. We are sure that Jamuna will be a wonderful mother.