Part I The SCH in Nowe Czarnowo takes a number of measures to support the residents’ integration with the local community, and improve their psychological, physical and social functioning. As a result of those activities, one of the residents became able to live independently, found a job and now lives in a sheltered flat. Thanks to the efforts of the director of the John Paul II Hostel in Otwock, two of its residents also found jobs. However, the SCH in Bobrek is the institution with the greatest achievements in the area of residents’ employment. It established a  cooperative company’s branch which employs 26 residents in metal waste recovery from electric cables. The home also runs two hostels where more independent residents live. The work of the SCH in Moryń is based on the so-called “little family method” developed by the founder of the Benedictine Samaritan Sisters of the Cross of Christ. The method is used in all institutions run by the Sisters. Every “little family” has its own sector of the building, with own bedrooms and common spaces. It also has separate staff members working with it: the head of the family, family carers and room carers. The staff approach every resident individually to determine his/her needs, abilities and interests. In the opinion of the NMPT the “little family method” supports interaction with the residents and contributes to building family-like ties. Three of the visited institutions have very good facilities for physical rehabilitation and physiotherapy. The SCH in Pabianice has professionally equipped rooms for kinesiotherapy, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. The residents may also use point laser treatment. There is a range of treatments available to improve the residents’ mobility. For residents who stay in bed all the time, massage and special bedside rehabilitation services are provided. The SCH in Augustów193 has professional kinesiotherapy and hydrotherapy rooms, a speech therapy facility and a sensory treatment room (with equipment which supports the work of the senses, improves the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli, and acts in a  relaxing and tranquilizing way). There are also several artistic workshops organized (ceramics, painting, papier-mâché and sewing). The SCH in Bobrek also has extensive rehabilitation and therapy infrastructure. It offers occupational therapy, music therapy, therapy through book reading, a  theatre group, a  botanical interest room, and a  computer room. The residents are encouraged to practice physical activity: 60 of them At ul. 3 Maja 57. 193 65