Our Vision
At Home from Home, we believe strongly in the power of family.
Since 2005, our organisation has successfully provided supported, family-style foster care to orphaned, abused, neglected and vulnerable children.
We have grown significantly over the years and now run 35 homes in the greater Western Cape region of South Africa. This translates into around 200 children receiving our care.
In South Africa, where the number of vulnerable children is staggering, it is crucial to tap into the natural resilience, hope and sense of community that exists. The African philosophy of Ubuntu, of being interconnected and sharing a sense of compassion and community is at the core of our purpose in building loving families.
The success of our work has resulted in numerous organisations in South Africa using our Model of Care.
Our Values
Family
Creating a second chance at a family is at the core of our work. We strive to create this within the organisation, amongst staff, and with our partners (community members, donors, associates, trustees, supporters and service providers). We recognise the need for personal connection in a world that is becoming increasingly disconnected and understand that it requires a commitment to build relationships and find opportunities for connection. This commitment and the intention to actively include diversity within our family, is what enables us to function at our highest efficiency by unlocking synergies and shared learnings.
Integrity
Integrity is a corner stone of our organisation and something that we expect from all of our family members. We are honest and fair and we do not compromise our values; we are brave enough to defend these values, even if it means addressing uncomfortable situations. We are transparent and upfront in all our work. Our donors trust us to use their funding and support wisely and to report accurately on spend and impact.
Commitment
We recognise that our work is a long-term journey and we are committed to walking the path with our family members. We keep our word, and we follow through on our promises. We go the extra mile, we explore all possible avenues and we don’t give up.
Accountability
We accept full responsibility for our actions and decisions and actively respond to account for these decisions. Our basic financial information and governance structure are open for public scrutiny.
Gratitude
Considering the many adverse socio-economic contexts in our world, we appreciate and value our relationships and resources. We actively sensitize our families to these contexts to encourage and promote this value in our organization. We show gratitude by thanking and acknowledging the hard work and commitment of our various family members. Notwithstanding our human endeavours, we recognise the role of a higher power to enable outcomes that are necessary for our children to succeed.Â
Innovation
Being mindful of the enormity of the problem of vulnerable/neglected children in the world, innovation is crucial to improving the quality and reach of services to these children. We use disciplined reflection in the processes of our work to learn with and through our partners.