Pledge to make a difference, together.
The main mission of the "Social and ecological initiatives for Slivnica" foundation is operating the Day Center for Children with Special Needs in Slivnica. Day Center supports the socialization and integration of children through an individual approach tailored to their needs and requirements. Specialists at the Day Center care for, support and assist children in the process of building habits for independent living. Children in the social service have physical, mental and educational disabilities. The allocation is based on the current state and individual capabilities of each visitor. The groups are open, encouraging trust building, mutual aid, help only, empathy and sympathy. Children are worked with individually and in groups according to a previously prepared and confirmed weekly schedule and a discussed and adopted individual plan of needs. Children are placed in real life situations. They are provoked through the use of different methods and techniques to freely express their feelings and share different ideas. Our mission is to investigate the main problems and difficulties in realizing the goals in children's lives, to offer possible solutions, to provide space for their consideration and to identify actions for their realization. The team supports all children, helping them to overcome isolation, monotonous everyday life, fear of not being accepted and difficulties in communication. The aspiration of the specialists is to stimulate their abilities and confidence for a more fulfilling way of life. We work on a team basis, making a thorough assessment of the needs and capabilities of each child. Parents take an active part in setting goals. Families are also consulted. The goal is to achieve full cooperation with everyone who has a relationship with the child.