LIFE LINE OF HOPE A NON-PROFIT

Orphan children in 9 countries, living in group homes were supplies with all of their basic needs. Basic needs include, food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education, mentoring and nurturing, life skills training, hygiene, Bibles, etc. All homes are provided for year round. In Russia, dozens of facilities in 2 regions are given aid. Special needs are provided for upon a grant request specific to the need that falls outside the normal daily needs. All needs are fulfilled based upon importance, categorized as critical, ongoing and special. Orphan's Lifeline continued to expand sustainability initiatives in more homes and financed repairs, upgrades and special needs.

Children's homes in 10 countries were provided with program management and facilitation services. The services include: Assistance in starting and / or managing aspects of the children's home including budget preparation, selection of all goods and services needed to operate the home, assessment of the physical, mental, emotional condition and related needs of the children. Facilitation includes purchase and delivery of goods and / or services to specific homes (primarily those in Russia), inspection of the homes for adherence to program policies, etc. Surprise visits to homes for these inspections are a part of the services provided as well. Another element is initial assessment of proposed or existing homes to verify validity and viability of the home including its location, presence of children, presence of adequate and competent caregivers and director(s), proximity to medical care and schools, etc. Includes budget analysis, collection and analysis of all receipts, photos, children's profiles, etc., etc. as well as reporting to sponsoring entities. In both foreign countries and the U.S. children are given special education on the importance of parenting and the value of a nuclear family. This is an intervention program intended to help break the cycle that leads to abandonment, neglect and abuse of children.