Homes ready to house orphans, many keen on adoption

Several organizations in Sichuan are preparing to offer care and shelter for children orphaned by last week's quake.

At least 10 children from Wolong and Yingxiu, near the epicenter of Wenchuan, are being housed in a newly-established shelter in Chengdu for orphans or those who lost contact with their parents, China Daily has learnt.

The shelter is off limits to journalists or concerned residents; and Wang Xiaomei, a teacher at the center, said the ban was to "protect the vulnerable children".