In 2002, 12,000 new cases
of children needing a home were reported to the Child Developmental
Agency in Jamaica. The need is great!
At both of our City of Refuge homes we have developed a Christ-centered
environment conducive to spiritual, mental, emotional and
physical growth. It is our goal that each child and young
adult is nurtured and helped to grow in each of these areas.
The City of Refuge homes are the only children's homes in
Jamaica that have both a father and mother for the children.
A family environment is established to nurture each child
and model for them what a Godly family should look like.
We have a school at both locations
to teach the children the fundamentals, such as reading,
writing and arithmetic. As the children grow older, we teach
them real life skills, such as computers, carpentry, sewing,
and agriculture.
Our greatest goal is
that each child will have a solid relationship with Christ
and will be able to stand on their own by age eighteen.
This is a tall order and we covet your prayers. We believe
our children will leave the Cities of Refuge after high
school and make a positive impact on their communities and
their nation.
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