Institution Shirak Marz Child and Family Support Center (Armenia)

Age 8

Date Profile Received: 2023-11-16

Date of Birth: 2015-11-10

Sibling(s): Davit Petrosyan (DOB - 10/4/2005), Alvard (DOB - 7/30/2004)

Family History: Hakob's father works as a cashier at a gas station and his mother does not work since she needs to care for Hakob. Hakob was diagnosed with neonatal diabetes and impaired speech function. He now uses the Freestyle Libre 14-day system to monitor his sugar levels, but the family cannot afford to continue purchasing it ($75 every two weeks).

Immediate Needs: Medical - the purchase of the Freestyle Libre every 14 days, other medical expenses and travel expenses for Hakob's appointments ($200/monthly or $2,400/annually).

*** UPDATE APRIL 2024 ***

Hakob Petrosyan received food packages for Easter, had utilities paid for the winter months, and had medications supplied for two months.