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Rising Above: Mzi’s Inspiring Journey from Foster Care to Leadership

Rising Above: Mzi’s Inspiring Journey from Foster Care to Leadership

Our Stories January 27, 2025
On 19 December 2011, nine-year-old Mzi was admitted to Home from Home’s care and placed with Foster Mother Beauty’s Loving Family in Masiphumelele. Mzi and his siblings were removed from
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Alungile’s Journey: From Medical Challenges to Artistic Aspirations

Alungile’s Journey: From Medical Challenges to Artistic Aspirations

Our Stories January 27, 2025
In 2007, at the tender age of three, Alungile was placed in the care of Home from Home. His journey began when Red Cross Children’s Hospital referred him to St
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Kevin’s Resilience: From Abandonment to Aspiration

Kevin’s Resilience: From Abandonment to Aspiration

Our Stories January 27, 2025
Kevin’s journey with Home from Home began when he was seven years old, after being abandoned by his father at the age of six. Originally from the DRC, Kevin has
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One Foster Couple’s Journey

One Foster Couple’s Journey

Our Stories May 15, 2024
A young woman named Beauty was working at the deli counter of a well-known retail store. She met a customer, Themba, who came shopping daily and always came to see
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A Broken Melody – Poem Written by Husain

A Broken Melody – Poem Written by Husain

Our Stories May 15, 2024
Roaring waves, singing winds, tweeting birds, natures voice It’s wonderful, isn’t it? But people are failing, badly By love, need, adore, sadly Loving the sea so much to litter in
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Michelle’s Journey to Success

Michelle’s Journey to Success

Our Stories May 15, 2024
Michelle’s story illustrates the highs and lows that have been experienced by so many vulnerable children. The trauma, abuse, absence from school, maternal substance abuse and other factors dramatically affect
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Jessica’s Journey: From Struggle to Confidence

Jessica’s Journey: From Struggle to Confidence

Our Stories May 15, 2024
Jessica and her brother Greg entered Home from Home 10 years ago. They are both special needs and joined our foster home in the community of Westlake. Jessica attended a
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They Call Me Mama – Foster Mother Nicky’s Story

They Call Me Mama – Foster Mother Nicky’s Story

Our Stories May 15, 2024
Imagine having the same foster mother and foster siblings for the past 17 years. The stability of a safe and loving family home in Khayelitsha, over this time period, has
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A new home for Leroy & Molly

A new home for Leroy & Molly

Our Stories March 13, 2000
Leroy (7) was just three months old when he and his older sister Molly (10) were placed in community foster care. Their mother could not care for them properly, she
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Rebecca’s inspiring story

Rebecca’s inspiring story

Our Stories March 13, 2000
Rebecca is originally from up country. Her mother was not adhering to her medical needs and treatment and therefore Rebecca was very weak and sick. She went to a baby
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