Transitioning children from orphanages into loving families
When we began family reunification for “Nadia,” we quickly found her grandma. Nadia’s grandma said she wanted to be part of her granddaughter’s life. They had several meetings and were developing a close bond. Our social workers completed one assessment after the next and the reunification was on track. Then tragically, Nadia’s grandma passed away. Nadia’s reunification was back at …
This month a mobile dental clinic made a stop at the orphanage. In addition to the four children living at the orphanage, we invited children who have been reunified with their families as well as graduates. There were 20 patients in total! The initial visit was for routine cleanings. A follow up visit was made to address additional dental care …
“J” grew up in the orphanage. He is a hard worker and very resourceful but has always struggled with school. In 2020, at age 27, he passed the national exam and finished his secondary studies! J enroll in a building construction program and he has been doing very well. In July he will take the official exams and graduate with …
As we look back at the tumultuous year in Haiti (and the world), we are compelled to pause and give thanks for how God has sustained us. Many of us have been in lament as we pray for Haiti during these unprecedented times. God has placed Child Hope right in the center of it all, advocating for kids, families, education …
“G” came to the orphanage when he was 7 years old. While living there he developed into a good student and talented musician. In 2016 he turned 18 and left the orphanage, but through the Future Hope program we continued to work with him, watching him grow and mature. When G graduated from high school and began university, he struggled …
Our Transition Support Services (TSS) program helps Haitian orphanages transition to family-based care. One of the main services we provide is a 2-day workshop open to social workers from across Haiti which gives a crash course in family reunification. At the end of the workshop the social workers receive a certificate of completion and have a stronger understanding of children’s …
We are so proud of these two young adults, “K” and “T”! We have had the pleasure of watching them grow up when they were living at the orphanage. Though they both turned 18 and left our care, your continued support allowed them to stay the course with their education. In June 2021 both graduated from high school! K and …
Haiti has over 750 orphanages, and approximately 80% of the children living in those orphanages have family members. We believe that God’s design is for children to be raised in families. The goal of our Transition Support Services (TSS) program is to help orphanages in Haiti transition to family-based care. One way to jump-start conversations with orphanages is by hosting …
In 2011 we began caring for a young girl. She was very ill and her mother, who was already struggling to make ends meet, could not afford treatment. The mother gave her daughter to the orphanage in hope that her daughter would be well taken care of. Fast forward 8 years – the girl had grown into a healthy young …
In August we hosted a three-day workshop in Haiti as part of our Transition Support Services (TSS) program. We invited social workers from across Haiti to attend. We had a lot of interest and were forced to cap the attendance at 20! The workshop began with high-level sessions on the rights of the child and an overview of what family-based …