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Rehabilitation Centres

During Jesus’ ministry here on earth, he reached out especially to those with physical and mental challenges, valuing their lives as children of God. Bethania Kids has taken to heart Jesus’ direction to care for those differently-abled in two rehabilitation centers, giving those who attend purpose in their lives and value in their communities

Serving Differently-Abled Children

Children who attend the Poombarai Special School and the CSI Rehabilitation & Training Centre live with a variety of differing abilities, such as cerebral palsy, deafness, mental challenges and others. Such children are often ignored or ostracized within their families and communities. The Bethania Kids staff are kind and gentle teachers, offering very real examples of God’s love for each child and teaching them to be independent and productive members of the community. We give thanks daily for both our staff and the differently-abled children they serve.

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Poombarai Special School

The Special School for the Disabled in Poombarai provides special education, therapeutic services, counseling and medical care for children who otherwise would likely be abandoned or ignored.

Living a Life of Independence

At the Poombarai Special School they learn to care for themselves, live a life of confidence and independence and become valued members of their families and community.

Located in a remote area of the Palani Hills near Kodaikanal, Poombarai is primarily an agricultural and farming community. Resources are limited, and subsistence farming or casual day labor are the major sources of employment. Cultural beliefs are most often based on superstition, so a child with physical and/or mental disabilities is frequently considered a curse and not worthy of care. Bethania Kids Special School for the Disabled has served to challenge and disprove these beliefs as these precious children are taught they are children of God, worthy of love, respect and dignity. As they gain independence and are able to actively help support their families and community, they become living proof of the strength and power of Jesus’ steadfast love.

CSI Rehabilitation & Training Centre

The CSI Center in Kodaikanal was initially founded for children and young adults with physical and mental disabilities, using the model of Jesus showing special compassion for the disabled.

A New Dignity and Purpose in Life

The loving and compassionate staff at this CSI Center has given these previously neglected and devalued people a new-found dignity and purpose in life, thereby giving them hope for the future. Children with cerebral palsy as well as those who are deaf and mentally challenged are educated by kind and patient teachers.

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We channel 100% of every penny donated into direct ministry for children.

For more information about this and other ministry topics, please contact Bethania Kids at info@bethaniakids.org or 1-800-993-5179.

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