Report addresses development needs of children

More attention should be given to the development needs of children, according to a report on children's welfare released Tuesday.

The report released by the China Children and Teenagers' Fund said that the needs for children's development included nurturing artistic abilities, forming morality and team spirit, and promoting participation and expression.

The report also urged for more attention to the mental needs of children, especially those in difficult situations.

For orphans, for example, monthly financial subsidies are not enough, and what they really lack is the warmth and care from families, cited the report.

The report analyzed a number of charity projects, aiming to help people working for children's welfare to better understand the different needs of children and take targeted and effective measures.