Who is the “orphan”?
Unfortunately, many of these families are living in poverty and struggle to provide for their children.
The sad truth…
Many children are placed in orphanages by their parents
or relatives to meet their basic material needs.
The sad truth…
Can you imagine knowing that the only way to provide your child with an education, food, and shelter was to place him or her in an orphanage?
Counting the Cost
There is a better way!
There is a growing movement to see children thrive in safe and loving families.
Shifting to Family Care Means:
Strategies making a difference
Next steps:
The Faith to Action Initiative seeks to elevate best practices in care for orphaned and vulnerable children, with free educational resources and support for churches, organizations, and individuals who want to help.