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Ioanna & Simona
Despite Ioanna leaving Emanuel Children's Home, these sisters have remained close. Ioanna has a job in a restaurant as a waitress and has an apartment of her own. Simona is finishing her schooling off and has moved out of Emanuel as she prepares to start married life. Simona would like to become a childcare worker - just like the staff at Emanuel who have cared for her all these years. |
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Cristi
Cristi is the youngest child currently in the home. He was abandoned by his mother at just a few months old and was taken into the care of a foster family. When he was 6, Cristi was placed in Emanuel Children's Home. He has hyper-activity and attention deficit problems but is making excellent progress with the support of the staff and children at Emanuel and at his school. |
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Andreia & Andrei
Andreia and Andrei are brother and sister who were brought into care by their mother who was unable to look after them. Andreia has returned to live with her mother; Andrei enjoys art and sport although needs a little more persuading to complete his school work! |
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Claudiu
Claudiu and his brother Dani were the first children taken in the care of Emanuel. Their parents had been tricked out of all their money and their government apartment by the lure of a home of their own. Now in adulthood, both boys are living independently and looking for work as they move into the next chapter of their life. |
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Alex
Alex has always had her sights set on becoming a ballet dancer and her chances of this have not been hampered in any way by her being in Emanuel. She attended one of the best dance schools in Cluj Napoca and was regularly seen performing the splits and tremendous stretches in the lounge of Emanuel! She is now living with her sister. |
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Elena
Elena is very studious and works hard in all she faces. Most of the children speak very good english and Elena is no exception. Elena's schooling is being built around her hopes to become a psycologist. |
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Calin
Calin is studying at technical school and is a keen (but still amateur) electrician. He is performing well and his teachers are very impressed with him. They have been to visit Emanuel and have helped where they can. Calin has always been known for his ability to dismantle but not for his re-assembly skills! |
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Iazmina
Iazmina is the newest addition to the Emanuel family and is the same age as Cristi. She also has behaviour problems associated with hyperactivity and lack of concentration which are all thought to stem from being abandoned by her mother at an early age. She is a bright girl with a beaming smile and a twinkle in her eye. |