In Brazil, orphanages function as the temporary homes for children and teenagers in vulnerable situations, providing care, education, and psychosocial assistance, aiming to create a safe and stimulating environment for a period of time.

The criteria for admission to orphanages include situations of abandonment, neglect, violence, or the temporary inability of parents or guardians to ensure the safety and well-being of the child or teenager.

The role of government institutions in supervising orphanages involves oversight, regulation, and ensuring that these institutions comply with legal standards and provide suitable conditions for the development of the housed children and adolescents.

The adoption process for children in orphanages follows strict legal regulations, aiming to ensure compatibility between adopters and adoptees. This assessment includes emotional, psychological, and social aspects, ensuring a stable, loving, and conducive family environment for the healthy development of the child. This careful approach aims not only to provide a new home but also to ensure that the rights and interests of the child are respected throughout the adoption process.

Not all children in the orphanages are automatically in line for adoption. The primary goal is to promote the return to the family of origin whenever possible, and adoption is considered when this option is not viable, prioritizing the well-being and rights of the child.

Certainly, we understand your interest in visiting one of our orphanages. However, it’s important to note that these spaces are the temporary homes of the children, and our priority is to preserve the privacy and identity of each child. For this reason, we cannot open the doors to external visits to create a safe and protected environment for the healthy and dignified development of each accommodated child.

An after-school project is an initiative that offers educational and social activities outside regular school hours. If a child attends school in the morning, as most of the schools in Brazil are not full-time, they participate in the program in the afternoon, and vice versa. This project includes activities such as academic support, sports, art classes, and biblical teachings.