Joy Children's Home
As Holy Family Center HIV/AIDS Clinic expanded their operations at Nazareth Hospital it became apparent that there were life threatening issues regarding HIV+ children. Many of these 500 HIV+ children are orphans and dealing with the stigma of HIV/AIDS. At the present time very few children’s homes will admit HIV+ children.
In 2010 a generous Kenyan donated a large home and compound to the Archdiocese of Nairobi/Nazareth Hospital with the understanding that the property be used as a children’s home. The home is located in Ngarariga, a short distance from Nazareth Hospital.
In partnership with Tree of Lives, the hospital has founded the Joy Children’s Home. Together they will help HIV+, abandoned or orphaned children by integrating them into a loving Christian family environment. Children will be nurtured and supported by a “mother” and up to ten children will create a family. Each child will benefit from the home providing necessities as clothing, meals, medical care and a quality education.
To date three mothers have completed 12 weeks of training in parenting skills, housekeeping, nutritional science, and educational and psychological needs of children. As of February 2012, 21 of God's forgotten children have found a home and His love at the Joy Home.
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