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September Child of the Month – S.B.
S is the youngest of a sibling group here and we were very excited that he was able to join his sister who had arrived several years earlier. S is in his first year of school and learning a lot! He loves to dance, play and run around. When he’s not outside with his...
It Just Takes One…
My journey with the Bethesda transition team started with one step - helping one teen, and finding one organization that runs a work-readiness program. It all started as just one. If we each just took one step and did one thing, we could change the world. Last month,...
August Child of the Month – S.B.
S has just turned 7 years old and is blossoming into a fun-loving and very nice boy. He is currently in Temporary Safe Care with one of our families and has been with us for just over a year already. He is in Grade R and has done quite well with learning English...
Transitioning Youth Successfully
The journey towards adulthood and independence is an inevitable period in a young person’s life and one that every parent hopes won’t come too soon. For the young person, the excitement of having the freedom to do what they like without asking for permission is like...
JCA August 2020 Newsletter
“Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and His greatness is unsearchable.” -Psalm 145:2-3 (ESV) A Unique Term 2 Term 2 is drawing to an end, and what a unique one it has been! The term started...
July Child of the Month – L.M.
A couple years ago, this young boy joined the Bethesda family as an infant. He had been struggling physically with some early developmental issues but very quickly, he caught up and is a joy to his family and siblings. L is the youngest boy in his family. This 4 year...
My Journey, Passion, and Growth in Orphan Care
My wife and I have always prayed for our kids to make the right friends. One day our son told us about his friend David (not real name) that he met at kindergarten. We got to meet David and when his parents came over with David for a play date, we realized they didn't...
JCA June Newsletter
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June Child of the Month – O.M.
As you can see, O has a beautiful and contagious smile! O is one of 7 year old twins who have been at Bethesda for a couple of years now. She has done well adjusting and we are so happy she is here with her siblings. She enjoys playing with the other children very...
Bethesda Changed My Life
My name is T and I am 16 years old, turning 17 in June. I live with my family at Bethesda and I am in athletics – I love to run. I am currently in grade 11 at a high school in Pretoria. I remember that I came to Bethesda in 2009 when I was 6 years old. I came with my...
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