At 15 years old, *Jenny was admitted to Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home (CSLMCH) after being assessed to have experienced parental neglect. She struggled heavily with depression, having to deal with her mother’s mental health challenges and her father’s long absence. In response to overwhelming emotional thoughts, she repeatedly, resorted to self-harm.
Hi my name is Ellis Goh, I am a 1st year poly student and an ex resident of the home. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to know him personally during my stay in the home.....
"What I like about staying in the Home was that I had friends to play with which widened my social circle. Unfortunately, I felt too sheltered that I wasn't aware of things happening in the outside world....
"It has been 8 long years since I left the Home. My stay there was rather brief, probably about one and a half years. However, I think that my stay there has somewhat made me a stronger person. It was in the Home that I came to know God....
It has been almost 6 years since I first visited Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home in 2004. I remember vividly that the dining area was just slightly bigger than the size of a classroom, with a zinc roof and a couple of portable fans. The transforming the dining area into a study area was a daily affair for the kids and at times, it also becomes a makeshift multi-purpose hall. It’s also here...
Qian Qing has been exposed to Christianity since being admitted into the Home when she was young. She is currently waiting for her A Level results....