Updates

In June we hosted our fourth workshop on family-based care. To date we have trained 80 social workers from across Haiti! Our first workshop was almost a year ago, and we have been hearing that the seeds planted in the trainings have begun to bear fruit! Ten successful reunifications have taken place between two of

This story was originally written in June 2022. An update is included at the end of the post. Things have never been easy in Haiti, and Child Hope is no stranger to overcoming adversity, but lately, things seem even more difficult than usual. Staggering inflation, food and fuel shortages, and the increasing threat of violence

“D” is a very ambitious and intelligent young man who is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. He is also trilingual! He entered the orphanage when he was 8 years old. In 2016 when D turned 18, he moved out on his own, but continued to receive help from Child Hope and finished high school in

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.

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

“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