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OPPORTUNITYFOUNDATION These children are from the border area just above Cambodia. Caring for Abused Abandoned and Trafficked Children During recent years the Thai government has improved child protection laws and has strained limited government resources to address the increasing need for social services for abused and abandoned children. There is a great need for private foundations to supplement the government programs particularly in providing trauma care rehabilitation and long term care for abuse victims. There are few organizations in Thailand or anywhere in Asia with professional staff and facilities to care for children who are victims of family community or trafficking abuse.