family strengthening

Earlier this year we shared that Child Hope International was in the midst of training 34 parents through our pilot project of the Families Count Biblical parenting program. This training, offered in partnership with the Haitian church, equips parents with practical tools and biblical principles for raising their children. By working alongside local pastors and

On November 20th, Child Hope International had the honor of joining the Haitian government and members of the Working Group on Child Protection (GTPE) to commemorate International Children’s Rights Day in Haiti’s South Department. Every year, the world marks this day in recognition of the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. This year’s

This month, Child Hope International took an important step forward by joining the Working Group for Child Protection (GTPE-South) — a collaborative network of child welfare actors in southern Haiti. This group brings together representatives from IBESR (Haiti’s child welfare authority), UNICEF, and several leading NGOs. As we expand our reach beyond Port-au-Prince, where gang

After more than a year of prayer, planning, translation work, and countless meetings with pastors and parents, the very first Families Count training in Haiti took place. From August 3–8, thirty-four parents gathered for six days of teaching, workshops, and prayer. These parents are faithful members of local churches and are all longing for the same

We have big news…four students in our program graduated from high school! Graduation is always a milestone worth celebrating, but in Haiti, where education is often disrupted by poverty, instability, and limited opportunities, reaching this point is a remarkable achievement. Each of these young men and women has worked hard, persevering through challenges to complete

In Haiti, it’s easy for a young person to lose their way, especially when they fall out of school. The danger isn’t just falling behind academically. With the country’s current crisis, gangs are quick to recruit idle youth. Education is more than just opportunity here—it’s a critical line of defense. That’s why this story gives

This month, we’re excited to share that Child Hope International has hired a new social worker who will soon be joining our team in Haiti! Although he hasn’t officially started yet, we are filled with anticipation and gratitude for the expertise and energy he will bring to our growing reunification work. He lives outside of

At Child Hope International, we believe every child has the right to a family. Just as deeply, we believe every child has the right to an identity. That’s why we’re walking alongside a young man right now as he works to secure his national ID card. This card is important for accessing education, work, and

In our Family Hope program, we walk alongside students and their families through the highs and lows of life, celebrating victories and providing guidance in challenges. Recently, one of our students faced a difficult situation that could have derailed her future. This young woman, now in her final year of high school, made a mistake—one

Our social work team hosted a training day for parents in our Family Sponsorship program in Port-au-Prince. This was the first time we offered this training to parents, though we have previously trained Haitian social workers working in orphanages. Because this training was designed specifically for parents, the content needed to be practical and easy