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8 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, June 30, 1976 Foster Parents give child a fighting chance Chances are that eight- year-old Sang Min Kim of Sang Ju, Republic of Korea, will at least have a fighting chance at getting the basics in food, shelter; health care and education, now that the youngster has become the newest addition to the Walker family of Port Perry. Under the Foster Parents Plan of Canada, +»Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker of 118 Lilla Street have welcomed into their lives Sang Min, a 3rd grader at a primary school in his Korean home town. Mr. Walker's monthly con- tribution of $17. may not bring Sang Min all the ad- vantages of his other three children, but it brings mat- erial and financial assistance to both child and family aimed at strengthen- ing the family unit by help- ing each member. "It's great for the kids--we get letters from Korea and our kids get to know about others," said Mrs. Walker, mother of Kimberley 7, Fred Jr. 7 and Julie 6. "And I suppose it's a way for us to help out someone who really needs it." Foster Parents Plan pro- vides all the information about the "adoption'" of the needy or destitute child, ranging from how the young- ster is doing in school to information about the rest of his family. Sang Min schooling in- cludes Korean, arithmetic, social studies, natural science, moral studies, arts, music, gymnastics and more. The youngster shares a small living unit consisting of three small rooms with an outside cooking unit with three older sisters and a younger brother. A farmer, his father earns too little to provide the needed basics for all his children. The father of the foster child was born the oldest of five children of a poor farmer in Sang Ju, Kyong- sang Pukdo, in 1936. He quit his middle school because of the financial 'hardships and helped his parent with the farm work. At 23 years of age, he was married in his hometown. After the marri- age, he began to work as a ee ST CHROMACOLOR - qt - w= UXBRIDGE ELECTRONICS 75 Brock Street W. Uxbridge Ontano Phone 852-3481 Siar -- ey wo . -- ra - pe ar Se vin £5 ea. ht SS pea --- ea a Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker of 118 Lilla Street read a letter from the Korean youngster the family has adopted under the Foster Parents: Plan of Canada. Hearing all about their new "brother" are the Walker's own children, from left: Kimberley, 7; Julie 6 and Fred Jr. 7. miner but they led a poor life with his income. But nowa- days, he engages in farming. The child's mother was born the 2nd of four children of a poor farmer in Choong- chung Pukdo in 1938. She finished her primary school and helped her family. with the household until she mar- ried at 21. Since the marriage, she manages household affairs only. The father engages in ee EE AASV CVVRCNNNNSNNS SSS SSsssssssaansn SOFFIT Superior Aluminum R.R.1, PORT PERRY (Corner Con. 8 & Hwy 12) SIDING - WINDOWS - FASCIA TROUGH -- REYNOLDS DEALER -- 25 Year Written Guarantee CALL - 985-3912 DOORS farming (0.83 acre of farm- land) and gets around $55. per month which is too short to cover their basic needs. They usually have mixed boiled crops or flour food for their meals while boiled rice is China's staple food. Their side dish is cheap vegetable stuff, and it is difficult for them to eat meat or fish. The family lives in their own living unit, which is inconveniently located. It consists of three small rooms with an outside cooking area, walled with clay and roofed with tile and straw. The rooms are poorly lighted. Electricity is installed in it, and they use a well for their water supply. The foster child Sang Min asset: Reply in confidence to: MAJOR OIL COMPANY REQUIRES Gasoline and Furnace Oil Distributor for the Port Perry - Newcastle.- Bowmanville areas. - HIGH EARNING POTENTIAL - Experience in the following or related areas an ® Plumbing & Heating ® Burner Service Mechanics ® Tank Truck Drivers ® Contractors ® Building Supply Box-9, c-o Port Perry Star, Port Perry, Ontario. became a 3rd-grader of primary school this month, Arithmetic is his favorite subject. He is medium-sized for his age. He is lively and has strong responsibility. He gets along well with his friends. The child's older sister Hyang Ok finished her mid- dle school last month. Now she helps her mother with the household affairs. She is docile. Older sister Hyang Sook finished her primary school last February. Now she stays at home. Older sister Ok Hee became a 4th-grader of primary school - this month." She gets aver- age marks at school. Youn- ger brother Seung Min is growing well. a: SS Sang Ju where the rural Plan office is located is a 3 hour bus trip from Daegu City. Sang Ju is a large village area situated in a hilly region. The people are warm-hearted and kind. The special products of the vill- age include: persimmion, red-pepper and tobacco. The silkworm raising business is also well-known. $17.00 a month provides the family with a monthly cash grant, distribution of goods such as vitamins, blankets, towels, soap and 'other useful items, medical and dental care, the sustain- ed guidance and counselling of social workers and the benefit of special programs. A strong emphasis is placed on education, All foster children, (and their brothers and sisters, if possible) must attend school. Vocational training courses are ayail- able to foster children, their brothers and sisters and in some cases, their parents. The aim is to give the family the tools to help them be- come independent and self- supporting. . Special pro- grams adapted to the needs of each country also meet these aims. Foster parents and foster children correspond monthly (letters are translated by Plan) and often develop warm and affectionate relationships which mean as much to the child as the material and financial aid. Foster Parents Plan is currently working in eleven countries in South America, Asia and Africa. Over 60,000 children are currently being aided by the individuals, groups and families in: Canada, The U.S.A., Austra- lia, and the Netherlands. For more information on this non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political independent organization, write to Foster Parents Plan of Canada, 153 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario M4V ips. 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