My name is Lakshmanan. I am studying in fourth standard. My father left my mother ran away. I come from Chetpet.I like to study well. I want to be a good teacher when I grow up here. Here, they look after me well. I love to stay here.

My name is Edil Castro, I am in second standard. My mother ran away leaving me. Now I am staying in Dominic Savio Boys Home. I like this place. I want to be a photographer (like my dad) when I grow up.

My name is Nirmala. I am studying in 10th std. I am from Ullundurpet. My mother died when I was still a baby and my father looked after me doing coolie work. I like this place and life in Nirmala Boarding. I am looked after well by the Fathers, Brothers and Sisters. I like to study well. When I grow up I like to be a staff nurse. I am trained here in dance, Music and Singing. When I go to my house my father looks after me nicely. I have also one younger sister.

My name is Jeeva. My father does not go for any work, so my mother only does coolie Work. My parents did not send me to any school. So, I worked in a Cycle repair shop. Now, I have joined in Savio Boys Home and learning carpentry work. Slowly I am learning also to read and write. I like to learn my carpentry trade well and want to work hard to better my life and of my family.

My name is Karikalan. My grand father only had told me that my parents had left me and ran away when I was still a baby. I am studying at Savio Boys Home from 1st std. Now, I am in sixth std. I have scored good marks in my class, in all subjects. When I go home for leave I stay only with my grand father. My grand father does not own a house. I like to become a good Doctor when I grow up.