Safe Housing Dominican Republic Project #75574

Transition House for moms aging out of foster care

by La Senda Rompiendo ciclos Construyendo futuros

Project Report | Nov 2, 2026
October Update

By Megan Adams | President

Hi everyone! Find attached our latest report.

Thank you so much for your support!

Transition house

This month, Franyeli and Suzelie, along with their children, have made progress in adapting to the routines and house rules. It brings us great joy that all three young women are attending school, while their little ones go to daycare.

Coralia has begun working at a beauty salon, gaining experience for her future career. Furthermore, her bracelet-making venture continues to grow, with significant orders destined for the United States. We have also initiated the process for her to obtain an identification card, starting with the translation of her birth certificate.

Meanwhile, Franyeli has taken steps toward financial independence by submitting her resume to various establishments in search of a job opportunity.

Additionally, we have arranged for the young women and their children to undergo various medical check-ups to ensure all their healthcare needs are met.

Mentoring

This month, our parenting workshops focused on positive communication with children, using ball games as a tool to strengthen the bond between mothers and their children, and the importance of forgiveness in the lives of mothers.

Additionally, the young women in our transitional home met their new mentors, who reside in Jarabacoa. This proximity will allow for in-person meetings, fostering a closer, trust-based relationship, as well as more personal and meaningful support throughout their growth journeys.

Group home activities

We held a craft workshop using air-dry clay, as well as an activity involving temporary tattoos, fostering creativity, personal expression, and the development of new skills.

We also provided training on the various stages of pregnancy and baby development, helping our expectant mothers better understand the changes and processes that occur during this significant phase.

Furthermore, we warmly celebrated the 13th birthday of one of our expectant mothers, sharing a joyful moment and ensuring she felt cared for and supported.

Through these activities, we continue to create spaces for learning, well-being, and personal growth for our young women.

Institutional

This month, we launched a cleaning services venture that will enable the young women in our home to generate their own income, encourage saving, and move toward greater economic autonomy, thereby strengthening their opportunities to build an independent and sustainable future.

Thank you!

All of this was made possible by your support. If you want to know more, follow us on Instagram @La_Senda_DR and if you know someone who might want to support this mission, please share this link to our GlobalGiving project on social media, or just bring us up in conversation.

Permalink

Oct 5, 2026
September Update

By Megan Adams | President

Hi everyone! Find attached our latest report.

Thank you so much for your support!

Transition house

We are delighted to share that we have welcomed two new young women and their little ones to our Transitional Home: Franyeli, with her son Gabriel, and Suzelie, with her son Sandro.

We hope this new beginning marks a period of growth, stability, and hope for them. Our wish is that, during their time at the home, they can strengthen their capabilities, develop new skills, and acquire the tools needed to move toward a life of greater independence and well-being for themselves and their children.

It brings us joy to see Coralia continuing to make progress with her bracelet business as she prepares a large order to be shipped to the United States. We are also thrilled to see her bond with Jonás growing stronger every day.

Mentoring

This month, the parenting workshops focused on creating stories to share with their children, setting boundaries that allow them to grow in a safe environment, managing time, and the importance of putting themselves in their childrens’ shoes when asking them to perform tasks or adopt certain behaviors. Additionally, they have been participating in a challenge aimed at reducing the time their children spend in front of screens, thereby promoting other forms of play, interaction, and learning.

Group home Activities

This month, we enjoyed numerous activities with the young women, creating opportunities to share, learn, and enjoy time together as a community. We went on two outings to the river and held a fun belly-painting session with the expectant mothers. We also created a mural that now fills the home with color and joy, leaving a beautiful mark of creativity and teamwork in our shared spaces. Additionally, we enjoyed a picnic afternoon where we happily celebrated the birthdays of four of the young women and their children.

We held a session dedicated to exploring and demystifying concepts related to sex education. This space enabled them to gain tools for recognizing inappropriate situations, identifying potential warning signs, and learning how to set boundaries that foster their well-being and protection.

Institutional

This month, our colleague Lucía completed training in social work to strengthen the tools she uses to support the girls. We welcomed three volunteers who shared their knowledge and time through various activities.

We have opened a bank account, which will facilitate local contributions and strengthen our institutional management.

Finally, we joined an initiative to form an alliance of associations dedicated to providing comprehensive services to children and adolescents, with the aim of pooling efforts, sharing resources and knowledge, and improving the support we provide.

Thank you!

Permalink

Sep 14, 2026
August Update

By Megan Adams | President

Hi everyone! Find attached our latest report.

Thank you so much for your support!

Transition house

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to one of the young women who was part of our home. We wish her the best in this new chapter of her life and much success in all that lies ahead.

We are happy that Coralia and Jonás continue to make positive progress, strengthening their mother-child bond and growing through their respective personal and emotional journeys.

This month, we have also added new decorative touches to the house, making it a warmer and more welcoming space where our young women can increasingly feel like they are in a true home.

Mentoring

This month, the young women participated in training sessions on respectful parenting, where they reflected on the benefits and risks of screen time for children and learned guidelines for fostering healthy, appropriate technology use.

We are also happy to share that several of the young women and their children have started the new school year. As part of our ongoing support, we provided them with school supplies to assist them with this important step. We believe that education is a fundamental tool for developing their capabilities, expanding their opportunities, and building a future with greater possibilities.

Group home Activities

This month,the young women have continued to strengthen their financial literacy skills by learning about the responsible use of credit. We also shared the biblical story of Ruth and created a craft inspired by a stalk of grain.

In addition, we had the joy of celebrating two very special occasions: the 15th birthday of one of the young mothers and the first birthday of her little one, sharing moments filled with excitement and happiness together.

Institutional

This month, we met with The Batey Relief Project to gain a closer understanding of their work and exchange experiences. As a result of this meeting, they referred a young woman to us who will be arriving at the house next month.

Our colleague Lucía successfully completed the Diploma Program in Marketing and Digital Strategy for Non-Profit Organizations. This training enabled her to consolidate her knowledge and skills regarding social media management, digital communication, and strategies to enhance our presence and reach across digital platforms.

We also moved forward with the decision to open an Early Childhood Education Center, envisioned as a safe and welcoming space where children can develop holistically, learn, strengthen their skills, and grow guided by values that foster their development into people of integrity.

Thank you!

Permalink

1 2 3 ›

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.