Toybox - let the Street Children live!
Homes
Loving, small, family-style homes
Here the children not only find a home but a new family with a 'mum' and 'dad' and up to around 12 brothers or sisters. They also have help from teachers, psychologists and social workers as they continue to deal with issues from their traumatic past as they build a future.
Currently in Guatemala we support six homes, housing over 60 children and teenagers.
All the children are cared for holistically. They receive an education, good healthy meals, and a sense of belonging to a family, surrounded by people who love them.
Society Reintegration
Life skills are taught and encouraged so that when they are ready, they can re-enter society
When they are ready, children are supported through the process of leaving the home to reintegrate in the community, with sheltered accommodation and regular visits. It is hoped that they will always feel they are 'part of the family.'
One young lady who spent approximately five years in one of our girls' homes after being rescued from the street, is now married and has a baby of her own. The skills she learnt whilst living in the home and the education and training she received, have prepared her for this time. She works as a beautician and has a husband who adores her. She says "I want to give my baby everything I lacked in my childhood - most importantly, love. Thank you for your care."
A sense of belonging
