Leaving a children’s home can be daunting, but building a support system is essential for healing and growth. Isolation is a major challenge for care-leavers. Mentorship programs, community centers, career training, and alumni networks provide crucial support. Connecting with trustworthy individuals can transform lives and create a brighter future.
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Faith and Mental Health: Why Healing is a Spiritual and Emotional Journey
Discover why true healing is both spiritual and psychological. Learn how faith and mental health work together, with biblical insights on renewing the mind.
Kindness That Transforms: Why Small Acts of Love Make a Big Difference
Discover why small acts of kindness can transform lives and society. Learn practical ways to show compassion daily and reflect God’s unconditional love.
Breaking Free from Childhood Trauma: How to Heal and Move Forward
Struggling with childhood trauma? Discover practical steps, coping strategies, and inspiring stories to help you heal and move forward with strength and hope.
From Shelter to Self-Sufficiency: How to Build a Stable Life After Leaving a Children’s Home
From Shelter to Self-Sufficiency: How to Build a Stable Life After Leaving a Children’s Home Leaving a children’s home is a major turning point. Suddenly, you’re responsible for your own housing, income, and daily decisions. For many young adults in Kenya, this can feel overwhelming but with the right plan and mindset, it’s possible toContinueContinue reading “From Shelter to Self-Sufficiency: How to Build a Stable Life After Leaving a Children’s Home”
Why Many Youth from Children’s Homes Struggle And How to Break the Cycle
Many youth from children’s homes struggle with identity, support, and opportunities. Learn why and discover proven ways to break the cycle for good.
Life After a Children’s Home
Why Transitioning Is Harder Than You Think Leaving a children’s home is often seen as a happy ending, finally stepping out into “freedom.” But for many young people, freedom doesn’t always feel like victory. It often feels like being pushed into deep waters without a life jacket. In Kenya, thousands of children grow up inContinueContinue reading “Life After a Children’s Home”
Rising Above Rejection: What to Do When No One Believes in You
Rising Above Rejection: What to Do When No One Believes in You Rejection cuts deep especially when it comes from the people you expected to support you. Whether it’s being turned down for job after job, abandoned in a relationship, or dismissed when you share your dreams, rejection has a way of making you feelContinueContinue reading “Rising Above Rejection: What to Do When No One Believes in You”
Life After a Children’s Home: Why Transitioning Is Harder Than You Think
Transitioning from a children’s home at 18 poses significant challenges for young adults, including emotional struggles, financial instability, and social barriers. Lacking support and resources, many face isolation and discrimination. However, preparation, mentorship, and skill development can facilitate smoother transitions, enabling them to build successful and fulfilling lives.
From Shelter to Stability and the Journey to Independent Living
Transitioning from a children’s home to independent living involves various challenges, including managing finances, job hunting, and emotional resilience. A well-structured plan focusing on budgeting, job preparedness, and support systems can help ensure a stable and successful future.
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