Summerfield Residential

Child Care Facility

The Summerfield Residential Child Care Facility is located in North Central Clarendon in the district of Summerfield near Chapleton.

The facility began operation in 1976 with 16 boys. The home now accommodates thirty-two (32) girls between the ages of thirteen to eighteen years of age who have been made wards of the State deemed to be in need of Care and Protection.

The Summerfield Residential Child Care Facility is owned and managed by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (formerly CDA) which an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica.

All the girls are enrolled in school. The girls interact with members of the community and attend church and related activities.

The girls maintain contact with family members through telephones, letters and home visits. Efforts are made to reintegrate the girls with their families once they are willing and able to receive them.

There is a Computer Lab and the girls are exposed to Information Technology classes and utilize this to assist with their studies.

The facility is served by staff consisting of a manager, assistant manager, social workers and other caregivers who ensure that the needs of the children are met.

The objective of the facility is to provide the environment to enhance the growth and development of the girls so that they can realize their full potential and contribute to nation-building.

Educational Achievements

1.    All the girls who have matriculated to fifth form have attained five or more CSEC and matriculate into tertiary level studies at all major Universities and colleges. They are studying Social Work, Logistic Management, Drama, Allied Health Care, Education, etc.

2.    The present Head Girl at Claude McKay High School is from is a resident here.

3.    The 2018-2019 Valedictorian at Clarendon College was a resident at the facility.

4.    We have seven ladies preparing for five or more CSEC exams in the 2019/2020 sitting.

5.    We have children who are representing their school in track and field, All Together Sing Competition, vice president of the student council body among others.

Needs List

1.    Makeup set

2.    Bed linen

3.    Clothing

4.    Microwave

5.    PA System and Microphone

6.    Component set with supporting equipment

7.    Computers/ laptops

8.    Stationery and school supplies

9.    Canned food

10.  Water heaters

11.  Fencing the playfield and build a multipurpose hard court

12.  Tiles and tiling materials

13.  Repair road to facility

14.  Paintings for dormitories

15.  Curtain rods and curtains

16.  Bean bags

17.  Projector

18.  Fans and air conditioners

19.  Televisions

20.  DVD players

21.  Outdoor BBQ grill

22.  Farming tools and equipment

23.  Bicycles

24.  Tents

25.  Drapes for living room

26.  Dining room tables and chairs

27.  Baby wipes

28.  Powder

29.  Baby oil

30.  Office chairs

31.  Hair products

32.  Building of a storage area

33.  Printers and scanners

34.  Filing cabinets

35.  Office Desk

36.  Ceiling fans

37.  Chandeliers

38.  Furniture for Dormitories

39.  Water pump

40.  Weed wackers

41.  Paving of the parking lot

42.  Blenders

43.  Sewing machines

44.  Bus

45.  Washers and driers

46.  Running shoes

47.  Crocs slippers

48.  Gym equipment

49.  Musical equipment

50.  Sponsorship for the girls

51.  Mentors

52.  Foster Parents for the girls

53.  Library books

54.  Carpets

55.  Shampoo chairs

56.  Hairdryers

57.  Shampoo basins