the facilities were set up with funds from kazakhstani entreprene entrepreneurs.e, at this mother's home, mothers who are at risk of abandoning their children live in a communal setting. most of them are single mothers who hale from rural areas. since the majority are apprehensive about their future, counselling is provided on a daily basis. >> the mothers range in age from 15 to 30. they are allowed to stay here until their babies are 18 months old. >> translator: some have been ditched by boyfriends or were deceived by promises of marriage. some are afraid or ashamed of their parents' reaction to them having a child out of wedlock. so instead of going back to the country, they remain here, in astana, but witut work or roof over their head. >> there are currently around 20 of these mother's homes nationwide. they have already provided support to over 800 mothers and their babies. the hardest period for a new mother is until the baby reaches 18 months old. research shows that a mother who hasupport during thi perio is less likely to abandon her baby. mothers are p