Yse, I have first hand experience with the Specilaized Children's home in Tokmok, outside Bishkek.
What have you heard?
My daughter and all 5 kids who came home from Tokmok are doing great, and to me that is a testament to the care they received. It is very rundown, no screens on the windows, but they seemed to try to keep it clean. I freaked out when I first saw it. When my Mom visited, after we got home, she kept saying, someone gave this baby alot of love, and I have heard the kids were actually spoiled by the caregivers!
My daughter gained 6 lbs in 8 weeks when she got home but she is very secure and emotionally healthy, I believe they were treated with love and care. I saw them feed her a huge plate of something (carrots, potatoes, cabbage, maybe) every day, but they have no money. Doctor's / nurses are on premises - I guess it couuld be worse.
I believe the Kaz orphanages are better, Kaz has alot more money but both nationalities are loving and warm people, they are very similar. Email me if I can tell you any more.
melaniecastelli@bellsouth.net