Date:26/04/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/26/stories/2008042651120300.htm

Kerala - Alappuzha

Child Welfare Committee constituted

Staff Reporter

ALAPPUZHA: A government-run Child Welfare Committee (CWC) has begun functioning in the district. Based at the Observation Home in Mayithara, near Cherthala, the CWC will look at ways to rehabilitate destitute children, children facing threats to their lives in various forms, children who are ill and have no access to healthcare, those who are exploited for illegal activities and those used for illegal labour. Persons interested in helping children belonging to any of the above mentioned categories may contact the CWC for help over telephone numbers 94475-96250, 98477-35639, 0477-22264649, 99951-54330 and 94479-05874.