Transitioning children from orphanages into loving families
Thank you for your steadfast partnership. We are encouraged by your prayers. We want to keep you updated on the situation in Haiti and the work of Child Hope during this crisis and ask you to continue to pray and support as you are able. April 22, 2024 Last week the resigning government appointed 9 members to the Presidential College. …
In Haiti, where educational opportunities can often be scarce, every step forward is a monumental achievement. We could not be more proud of Yvenson*, a young man who recently started an electromechanics course at one of Haiti’s top trade schools. Graduating from Philo, the pinnacle of high school education in Haiti, was a significant milestone that filled Yvenson with pride …
Last summer our Ministry Development Coordinator organized a trivia game called “Bible Genius” for all of the children in our Family Hope program. It was a fun time of for the children to deepen their understanding of scripture while competing against their friends. The children were awarded cash prizes for their efforts. Two sisters decided to pool their winnings to …
Child Hope recently conducted a comprehensive training session for an orphanage situated in the central plateau of Haiti. The training, conducted online, aimed at enhancing the staff’s capabilities in carrying out family reunifications. The training involved seven staff members – the orphanage director, a social worker, and several nannies. Their entire team is now well-equipped to address the diverse needs …
On September 11th, schools across Haiti began the new school year. Given the instability in Haiti, schools opening on time is nothing short of a miracle (last year they did not open until October, and some delayed even beyond that). We are excited to share that between our Family Hope and Future Hope programs you are helping send 32 children …
Several of the families in our Family Hope program live outside of Port au Prince. Our social workers & staff pastor connect with the families on a weekly basis by phone, but they also travel to visit the families in person. Recently they made a visit to the South Department. They were able to meet with three families on that …
Our Transition Support Services program has two main activities: 1) hosting workshops to train social workers and 2) consulting directly with organizations that are expanding their family-based care services. Workshops In September we hosted our 7th family-based care workshop, which was attended by 20 Haitian social workers and orphanage staff. Here are testimonials from two workshop attendees: This training will …
Our social workers and pastor made a visit to one of our families in the North Department. They live in a very remote area where electricity, internet, and cell reception are not always available. The team traversed dirt roads in bad condition before making it to the family’s house. When they got there they were greeted by a happy family …
During the summer our staff Pastor put on a Bible trivia competition, called “Bible Genius.” The children from the Family Hope program were invited to come back to our offices to participate in the challenge. The questions were all related to the book of Ephesians. Many of the children recited the key memory verse flawlessly: For it is by grace …
In a country where it is estimated that less than 20% of students graduate from high school, this young man’s determination and resilience shine as a beacon of hope! Throughout his school career, this Future Hope student has encountered numerous roadblocks that threatened to derail his educational aspirations. Haiti’s political climate has been turbulent, leading to frequent protests and civil …