Institution Ada Keshishyants Day Center for Children with Disabilities

Age 13

Date Profile Received: 2023-09-11

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 2011-02-10

Family History: Garnik's father, Sasun, works as a builder, but the work is not stable. His mother, Narine, has part-time work at the candy factory, but she is a seamstress by trade and would like to find work in that profession. Garnik has 2 brothers. The eldest of the brothers, Artur, has been disabled since childhood with a spinal hernia and uses crutches. He would like to learn computer skills. Garnik's family lives in a 4-room apartment. The family consists of six people which includes his grandmother, who suffers from health problems. The living area, bathroom, and gas stove need repair/renovation.

Medical History: Garnik was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of nine. Garnik is a very smart child, but due to his illness, he is regressing, as the illness is affecting his nervous system.

Immediate Needs: Garnik's medications and treatments, apartment renovations, a new gas stove, food and clothing, and computer classes for Artur ($3,600/annually).

Garnik and his brothers