Six illegal orphanages closed down in B/A

The Department of Social Development in the Brong Ahafo Region has threatened to close down more children's homes in the future.

Already, the department which was formerly known as the Department of Social Welfare had closed down six out of the 15 homes in the region due to improper management. 

Currently, there are nine homes with 324 orphans in the region.

The Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Director of Social Welfare in charge of Child Rights Promotion and Protection, Madam Olivia Avudzega made this known to journalists during a Christmas party for needy children in Sunyani. 

The party was organised by Building Lives Foundation, a non-governmental organisation with the aim of putting smiles on the faces of needy children and orphans in the region. 

Madam Avedzaga also explained the rationale behind the ban on establishing of new homes in Ghana. 

She said government has realised that some children's home lacked proper parental care.

Daily Graphic