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…

Many children are placed in orphanages by their parents or relatives to meet their basic material needs.

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

The cost of supporting a child in AN ORPHANAGE is 5-10X HIGHER than supporting a child in a family.

But counting the cost is not only about dollars spent…
Studies show that living in an orphanage, especially for a long time or at a young age, has other costs that greatly impact children:

Impact on Child Development

Impact on Social Relationships

Increased Risk
Later in Life

There is a better way!

There is a growing movement to see children thrive in safe and loving families.

Shifting to Family Care Means:

Strengthening Families

Increasing Alternative Care Options

Empowering Communities

Strategies making a difference

Next steps:

As Christians, we have an important role to play.

As Christians, we have an important role to play.

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.