59 Eastgate
North Newbald
York YO43 4SD

These children were housed in large orphanages with approximately one carer to 20-30 children. Many children failed to thrive in these conditions due to lack of parental nurturing, adequate nutrition and stimulation. As a result, many developed severe developmental deficits and delays, which inhibited healthy development and ability to communicate, socialise and survive outside of institution life in the wider community.

The ones showing the most severe problems were transferred to neuropsychiatric hospitals for children, such as the infamous institution in Siret. In 1984 at its height, this institution housed approx 1310 children. Many are now permanently damaged by their childhood experiences and will always need a supportive living environment.

These now young adults are living in an adult psychiatric institution, housing 120 in Siret town. They were moved from the neuropsychiatric hospital for children housing approx. 510 in 2003. Many of the 510 young adults were returned to institutions in their home counties across the country.

They all show extreme courage and strength through their will to participate, communicate, socialise and explore new experiences when given the opportunity with another person. Many of these children if they had grown up in family homes would have had a normal healthy development and life experiences enjoyed by most.

Adult Psychiatric Hospital, where 120 young adults moved to from the childrens hospital in 2003.