CEREMONY AND RITUAL GIVE ORDER, STABILITY AND CONFIDENCE

Frances Robinson recently adopted Joshua, an 8-year-old who is demanding at times –but she describes him as a miracle. She was a foster parent to Josh, who was born with drugs in his system at 24 weeks and suffers from a severe lung disorder and cerebral palsy. When he came to Frances’ home he was being fed through a gastronomy tube and couldn’t stand or walk on his own. Today, Josh can walk short distances by himself and is transitioning to solid foods. He attends a special school with small class sizes and is working to communicate better.

“Families are so important,” Frances said. “Josh didn’t have that before, but now he has a place where he’s safe and he’s loved. That’s what all children deserve.”

81% of children are still living successfully at 24 months*

87% of children discharged successfully, living at home with family or independently