In order for these children to become functioning members of our society they many times need to heal from the trauma of their orphanage experience and or further difficulties in their adoptive placements. Sending a child back to Russia is rarely the correct solution. The use of medication and extensive therapies can have positive effects on some of the most disturbed of these children but others many times will benefit from an environment where the wide open spaces, contact with animals and a natural environment can create an understanding that belonging to something greater than ourselves and in giving rather than taking we find fulfillment. A common sense relaxed approach to every day life and a sound moral base contribute to building successful life style. Actions and consequences must be closely linked.
Children benefit greatly by spending time with caring adults.
In our busy life styles we get short infrequent contacts with children when many times what they need is one on one time with adults, working on projects, playing and having an adult who will spend time listening and talking with them. For many children the contact with animals, particularly horses has been proven to have very positive effects. An equine therapy program is proposed so that children can have riding lessons and learn about the care of horses. For the children who just need respite care, we hope to be that bridge linking parent and child. For those children who are relinquished our goal will be to find a permanent forever family.