Family Connect addresses rampant poverty and systemic fatherlessness in Jamaica by providing housing to prevent child separation. It builds homes through donor support and volunteer efforts, offering hope to single mothers and families. The program includes mentoring on faith and parenting, aiming to break cycles of abandonment and support stable family environments.

Things to know

• High poverty rates in Jamaica lead to state removal of children.
• Fatherlessness affects 70-90% of children, burdening single mothers.
• A lack of housing can lead to child removal by Social Services.

Our program does more than just build a house; we offer ongoing mentoring around faith and parenting aimed at giving parents the tools they need to raise their children and break the cycle of abandonment. With the help of our donors, over the last 20 years, we’ve built hundreds of homes.