സ്നേഹപൂര്വ്വം പദ്ധതി 2014 - 15 The statistics reveals that in Kerala, around 75,000 children below 18 years are living in orphanages. Around 1500 orphanages are functioning in Kerala. Almost 80- 90% of the children in orphanages have families and relatives. Many orphans and vulnerable children slip further into poverty once the family’s main bread winner stops working or dies. There is nothing more traumatic for a child than to see a parent die. Added to this tragedy is the loss of adult guidance and protection. Children without proper adult care are more likely to be abused & exploited. Children in this category include orphans, abandoned children, children who have lost their parents in war, communal riots, natural disaster, and accidents etc..They are not properly fed; they have no shelter, nutritious food, health care, education or any recreation.. Most of them are facing economic and social exploitation. They are deprived of love and affection of the family and...