Incheon to Open Shelter for Abused Disabled Children in the Second Half of This Year

Incheon City announced on the 7th that it will open a shelter for abused disabled children in the second half of this year.

The city was selected for a project by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and plans to invest about 2.7 billion won, including city funds, to establish a shelter for abused disabled children that separates boys and girls for protection.

The shelter is a temporary protection facility for disabled children who have suffered abuse. Currently, Incheon has shelters for abused disabled persons, but disabled children face difficulties living together with adults.

To be admitted to the shelter, abused disabled children (under 18 years old) must be referred by disability rights advocacy organizations or local government officials after they assess the necessity and eligibility for shelter admission.

Admitted disabled children receive temporary protection at the shelter and are provided with necessary services such as counseling and psychological therapy, support for commuting to and from school, and assistance with returning to daily life.

The city plans to open the shelter in the second half of this year after consulting with the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) Incheon Headquarters and Incheon Urban Corporation regarding the location and completing the process of entrusting the operation to an agency.

An official from Incheon City stated, "Once the shelter for abused disabled children opens, we expect it to enable detailed protection tailored to the characteristics of disabled children and provide customized services."

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