The Family Preservation Program
At Care for Life our mission is to alleviate suffering, promote self-reliance and instll hope.
The Family Preservation Program (FPP) was designed intentionally to create self-reliant families among the poorest of the poor.
The FPP is a family-based development program implemented at the community level and has four core components:
Family Goal Setting Program
Family goal setting is central to FPP. As families set and achieve goals to improve their well-being, they grow in confidence and strength. As we strengthen families, we strengthen entire communities. Each family sets 8 goals each six months that help them make progress in the areas of Health and Hygiene, Education, Sanitation, Housing, Income Generation, Nutrition and general Well Being.
Community Leadership Development
A key factor in sustainability is developing leadership within the community. As we begin working in a new village, we enroll up to 80 local volunteers who are trained to mentor and coach their neighbors. These leaders learn about healthy and sustainable practices and teach them to their neighbors. Thus, when Care for Life leaves the village they are able to continue teaching and caring for each other.
Community Programs
Care for Life in partnership with community leaders, offers a variety of community programs that raise the level of education in key areas of development. Programs like literacy classes, family gardens and small business classes are available to everyone in the village. Courses are taught by locals who are familiar with customary learning styles and regional best practices.
Individual Family Mentoring and Support
In order to care for each family, local team members, along with local leaders, visit the home of each family. They assess needs and skills, check in on goals and encourage them to keep moving forward. Where needs arise in areas of health or well being, local Care for Life specialists visit and counsel with families to help them face their challenges.