The House of Life works within the abandoned babies' unit of a poorly funded hospital in Ukraine.

Its aim is to bring about positive change to the way these abandoned babies and orphans are treated and cared for until adoptive or foster families are found for them.  Due to a lack of hospital staff resources, these babies are traditionally ignored, apart from the basic feeding and bathing necessary for survival.  These children are at extreme risk of becoming institutionalised and suffering from any number of behavioural disorders that result from a lack of nurture in the early years.

The House of Life has created a 'home' within the hospital for the 24-hour care of these children.  It employs dedicated caregivers who not only meet the children's basic needs but also help develop and nurture them.  Children are also provided with social stimulation to ensure they are not isolated from the outside world. 

The House of Life works in conjunction with the local social services department, other local NGO's and the hospital administrative staff to either return children to their biological parents or find alternative long-term care arrangements for them.

Riverview Children's Foundation is partnering with the House of Life to employ permanent caregivers for the children.