This article proposes the comprehension and analysis of the psychological demands of three boys with ages between one and two years sheltered in an institution at Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. In order to collect the data, an interview was conducted with the caretakers to evaluate an attachment disorder. Afterwards, the boys were observed through an adaptation of the Bick's Method of Observation. It was concluded that, the active pursuit of those children towards their caretakers indicated the need of a constant emotional support to them in order to establish sensitive and privileged interaction with caretakers. This way the results point out to the urgency of specific support work for the caretakers in order to provide a proper care of the children sheltered prematurely.
premature shelter; sheltered children; interaction; bonding