Gusev Babies' Home


Location: Gusev

Director: Tamara Langovaya

Director Since: 1985

Year Established: 1951

Description of Facility: Care for infants/kids rejected by parents, not able to care for them, died, disappeared, medical issues, lack of resources. Parents are usually given 1 yr to fix situation. 60% remain there. Kids need love & to be wanted

Total Number of Children: 42 (usually 60+) Foster care has reduced this number

Current Number of actual orphans: 0

Age Range: newborn - 4

Number of Staff: 60 f/t & p/t (includes teachers, medical staff, kitchen staff, counselors, dorm monitors, groundskeepers, etc.)

FP Involved Since: 2003

FP Past Projects: holiday gifts, renovation, coats/boots, toys, food, 2 refrigerators

Major Needs: Building façade renovation ($60,000)