The Shepherd's Crook Ministries

Maria Fe, her cousin, and her maternal uncle was found living and begging in the streets. A concerned citizen helped them and referred them to the City Social Welfare and Development Office and was later referred to the Children’s Home. Their maternal grandmother tried to get custody of the two children but was unsuccessful due to her old age, uncontrollable emotions, violent tendencies, and insufficient income. The birthmother voluntarily surrendered Maria Fe since she could not respond to the needs of the child.

Maria Fe was assessed to have intellectual functioning at the Mild Retardation level. Her lack of educational training and exposure appears to affect her poor cognitive utility. Socio-emotionally she is found to hold immature behavioral, emotional and relational trends as well.

At present, she is a first grade student at a Christian School. She is enjoying school but is mentally behind. She also has incidents of taking money from other children which is being addressed by her caregivers. She is also still observed to give people disturbing looks and has mood swings. Maria Fe is a great dancer and athlete. She also shows concern towards other children especially the younger ones. She loves to have fun and is childish. She has a nice smile and laughs her heart out.