During the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, the LFBS team cared for several abandoned infants while IBESR sought long-term placements for them.

One of those infants was a premature baby named Luis*, who was less than a month old. One of our housemothers was so concerned about his condition that she slept on the floor beside him every night, determined that he would become strong and healthy.

Miguel* was another child who came into our care at the same time. As a toddler with disabilities, he had been abandoned at the local hospital. Our staff diligently cared for him while we waited for him to be placed in a permanent home.

Both Luis and Miguel ended up being placed in the same home – a child care centre approved by local authorities. After the children were placed, our staff continued to visit them regularly and support their nutrition and medical needs.

Staff had the pleasure of visiting Luis (pictured left) and Miguel (pictured right) in the past few months and were thrilled to see how much they’d grown. Both little boys are healthy and doing well and are now in school!

*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of our beneficiaries