Ama Ghar: Provide a Safe and Loving Home
“Ama Ghar feels like my own home now.” – Pabita
“I have so many brothers and sisters here, which is just joyful.” – Sarada
“I have so many brothers and sisters here, which is just joyful.” – Sarada
 Prerana (Po-Po) Class 4 – Always needing a lot of individual attention, Po-Po still struggles in a group home. Our counselor has helped her to control her anger so she has many more days that she is a funny, smiling child which we all enjoy. A child that needs extra care and nurturing. |
 Samjana Class 7 – Our “hyperactive” child Samjana is growing up also. She continues her nurturing of the little ones and her astute observations. If you need to nd something, you just ask Samjana. |
 Jenuka Class 5 – Jenuka is growing into an expressive young girl. She is very serious while watching dancing so she can learn more moves and always has a new move to show us. Still goofy and needs to learn to listen but always full of spirit. |
 Parbati Class 6 – Blossoming every day and becoming more creative every day. Still quiet and a loner, but now she smiles a lot! |
 Sharmila Class 6 – Sharmila’s eyes have been corrected but she wears very strong glasses. She is enjoying Montessori School and still excels in Math and Science. She often gathers the smaller ones to play school and plays the role of Math Teacher but still remains quiet in large groups. |
 Krishna Class 8 – Continues assisting the younger ones in dance and still trying to beat Laxmi in chess. Always industrious. |
 Sandesh Class 6 – A changed boy. Sandesh still needs help with socialization but is very smart, very competitive and is learning to excel in school. He has become more positive and interactive with all of his brothers and sisters. His self esteem grows by the day. |
 Menuka Class 8 – Warm and engaging with all visitors and still the “caring big sister ” to her sister Jenuka. Always giggling as she has a silly humor. |
 Manju Class 8 – Manju – Still a small girl in body but a giant in personality. She continues to love art, dance and drama and does all with exuberance. You will always nd her in the center of any game which she enjoys with gusto and trills of laughter. |
 Pratima Class 8 – A charming teenager who challenges but always with a sense of humor. Exceling in school and keeps doing better. |
 Meena Class 7 – Meena – Her new interactions at Montessori seems to be helping her to be a little more even in her moods and learning consideration for others. She has a wonderful husky voice, a good sense of humor and is always willing to learn and play a new game. |
 Subash Class 8 – Has spent time with our Architect to learn CADD software, he always wants more time on the computer rather than his school work. Still our jokester. |
 Pabita Class 9 – Our reader extraordinaire! Actually she has restricted reading time so she can focus on her homework every day. Keeping her supplied with new books is a challenge. |
 Anish Class 7 – Growing, growing to a tall lanky boy to match his boisterous voice and laugh. we never know what Anish is going to say! Very out spoken. |
 Shrijana Class 8 – A marvelous, marvelous artist who continues to experiment with new techniques and always has a smile on her face. |
 Laxmee Class 9 – Has changed the spelling of her name (from Laxmi) and explores new things in a serious manner. She is learning the guitar too! |
 Rama Class 8 – Our tomboy, she continues to entertain in our dramas. She has a air for comedy. She is very curious and talkative with our visitors. |
 Ashok Class 9 – Still helpful and funny, a very centered boy. Being very responsible, we have to be careful not to give him too much to do! A very conscientious big brother. |
 Sajan (Sanu) Class 8 – He is really enjoying learning the guitar and singing new songs with our visitors. He has always been very musical. |
 Sajan S Class 9 – He hasn’t given up his dream of being in the Army. He is an excellent student and would make an intelligent officer. He quietly goes about his business, e ectively. |
 Akshaya Class 10 – This year he has the pressure of studying for the SLC exam which he will take in April but has found a respite in his love for the guitar and music. |
 Manisha Class 10 – Our oldest sister in the house she is warm, caring, very mature and extremely capable in anything she does. She has just formed a “Free Thinkers Club” |
 Solo Maya Class 7 – Still the quiet, sweet girl she has always been but is learning to be more expressive with the help of new teachers in the Montessori system. |
 Kalpana P Class 9 – She writes nicely but is still shy about speaking English. She seriously applies herself to everything with concentrated e ort but also loves to giggle. |
 Kalpana T Class 8 – Starting to improve in school and continues to amaze us with her natural grace and kind manner. |
 Ganga Class 9 – Not shy and very speci c in her communications. She is a deep thinker as we are now finding out as she learns to express herself better in creative writing. |
 Biratjan Class 11 – Just finished his SLC exam with a 79% mark. A heavy load and pressure is o of him. He can now proceed to Class 11 where he will be taking Science, which will give him various opportunities for the future. |
 Pabitra Class 9 – Extremely well mannered and quiet personality with a wonderful sense of humor. Slow to speak English we try to cajole her with humor and English expressions. |
 Rupa Class 4 – Loves her homework and can always be found helping her younger brothers and sisters. She makes wonderful expressions in her pixie like face and has the personality to match. |
 Ashim Class 4 – He is a multitalented charmer and he know it! Loves toperform and is a natural musician. All of our guests are amazed at his talents. |
 Akriti Class 4 – Akriti stills has everything her way, I think the word is stubborn! Above all other voices and sounds in the house you can always hear Akriti…who has an infectious laugh. |
 Laxmi Class 1 – Has just completed her fi rst year with us and now is the time that she will blossom! She is finding her place in the group but still needs extra a ffection to replace the years of young childhood she lost caring for her brother Santosh. |
 Sangeeta Class 4 – Taking charge over her sisters. She always has a plan and the others follow! This girl knows how to get what she wants. |
 Santosh UKG – Smart, smart, smart boy. We are hoping he will get a scholarship to the coveted St. Xaviers school next year. He is full of words already and wants new ones every day. Loves all games and grasps them quickly. He will keep us on our toes! |
 Ambar Class 4 – Called “Mangel” he is a very wily but sweet boy. Always working the angles with his sneaky smile when asking permission to do something. |
 Shamijhana UKG – Just completed her first year with us also and is adjusting. She loves her doll but has quite a job keeping up with Santosh. With care and time she will blossom too. |
 Prakash Class 2 – Having a lot of fun with his new little brother. His world is all kites, bikes and football. He just learned to ride the bike this holiday season. |
 Aruneema Class 2 – Continues to be the organizer and never misseswhat is going on. Very silly and anxious to please. |
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