Strong Family

Local Solutions for Local Challenges

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Empowering Families.
Restoring Dignity.

We see a future where families are strengthened by community, dignity is restored, and there is more than enough care for every child.

Families are breaking down all around the world.

Up to 90% of children living in orphanages around the world have at least one living parent who could care for them if only they had the means.

Source: National Library of Medicine

What is family strengthening?
Family strengthening is a holistic, community-driven approach that empowers vulnerable families by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to move from survival to flourishing.
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Communities already possess everything that they need to help strengthen families.
The Strong Family Framework works to break the orphan cycle by keeping families together.
The Strong Family Principles
We equip churches to strengthen families and help them thrive in their context.
By empowering local churches and community leaders to identify families and utilize Asset-Based Community Development, the Strong Family framework creates sustainable solutions.
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Equip the Local Church
We believe the local church is best equipped to understand their community's greatest needs.
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Strengthen Families
Families already possess everything they need to be strong. Because of this, we believe transformation begins in the home.
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Adapt to the Context
Our work is rooted in the practice of Asset-Based Community Development because we believe that communities already possess everything they need to thrive.
Strong Family Framework
Strong Family operates through local ownership. Community leaders, champions, and local churches are empowered to lead and implement programs. We equip them with the resources and training they need to take care of their families and ensure children grow up in loving homes.
2. Invite & Learn:
Committees invite families to participate in their program and create curriculum that teaches skills through adaptive trainings. Success is tracked by Coordinators through the Strong Family app.
3. Coach & Commission:
Committees and advocates coach families throughout the duration of the program (often two years). Upon completion of the program, families become commissioned advocates for Strong Family.
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Our comprehensive platform bridges the gap, connecting churches, coordinators, and families.
Strong Family strengthens families on the brink of crisis by empowering local church leaders through a comprehensive platform.
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Online Courses educate coordinators with research-based methodologies like an adapted Child Status Index and Asset-Based Community Development.
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Our Strong Family app helps coordinators track family success, conduct wellbeing evaluations and prioritize areas of vulnerability.
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Manage and track the progress of your programs via your dashboard or in app, available online or offline.
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Years of Impact
Strong Family's proven two-year program continues to create generational impact by empowering local churches to strengthen vulnerable families and transform entire communities.

9,900+

families supported
Through our holistic approach, Strong Family has empowered thousands of families to move from crisis to stability, creating lasting positive change in their communities.

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Active Communities
Through Asset-Based Community Development, each community identifies and builds upon their existing strengths to create positive change, leading to greater local ownership and lasting results.

779

Families
Commissioned
Since 2017
Commissioning marks a significant milestone. Once families complete their programs, they become ambassadors who share their experiences and knowledge with neighbors and future Strong Family participants.

42,900+

children served:
At the heart of our mission is ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive in a loving family environment where they can experience abundant care.
5 Pilot Countries
Our adaptable framework enables each region to implement culturally-appropriate programs that address their unique challenges while leveraging local strengths and knowledge for sustainable success.
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Ethiopia
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Haiti
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Congo
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Uganda
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India
Over 200 churches worldwide have embraced this program. Now, we're expanding to bring its impact to even more families in need. Will you join us?
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