DATES:

Project 143 Orphan HOPE Winter Programs run between mid December and mid January

Project 143 Orphan HOPE Summer Programs run between June and August

Exact dates for each program vary slightly by country and length of program (short or long).

Exact dates are sent to confirmed P143 Host Families via email and posted to our invitation only P143 Facebook Ask a Mentor forum. Follow us on Facebook here.

HOSTING EXPENSE DONATIONS:

The hosting donations are tax deductible.

TRAINING DATES: 

Project 143 Orphan HOPE Program parent training dates will be posted shortly after each season's HOPE Program Dates are established.  You can check back or register for updates via Email at the foot of this page or follow us on Facebook here.

Colombia requires families to complete at least 10 hours of child trauma training. P143 breaks this training up into two segments. Prospective host parents will have access to our P143 specific training in our online application portal. This is available on-demand, but must be successfully completed prior to the assigned deadline. Host families are required to complete TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) training. This training takes place on-line via Zoom. Training dates and registration can be found here. Completion of the training classes are a requirement for host child placement approval.

CHILDREN:

Children are 6 years of age and older, boys, girls and sibling groups.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON CHILDREN:

Information on the children includes brief bios, pictures and some medical information.  Due to country laws and to protect the privacy of the children, information is limited and no information can be guaranteed comprehensive or accurate.

COUNTRIES:

Project 143 HOPE Programs have been conducted in Latvia, Ukraine, Colombia, Philippines, China, Kyrgyzstan and Ethiopia. Programs are currently being offered in Colombia. Please be aware that due to the War in Ukraine, this program is uncertain.    

PARENT REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

• Legally married couples and single parents can participate.
• Applicants must be at least 25 years old.
• It is acceptable to have children already at home.
• Background checks and home safety visit

HOST PARENT RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY:

Host Family must agree to do the following:

• Obtain Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and *State Background Check/Fingerprints (For state specific process check with state or local police.)
• Obtain a medical conclusion from your family doctor (Ukraine only)
• Obtain *Home Safety Visit for Ukraine, or Psycho Social Visits for Colombia, conducted by a Licensed Social Worker
• Attend Mandatory Host Family Trauma Training, Instructor led - conducted online.
• Provide any medical care that might be required for the child/ren during their visit that is not covered by group travel insurance policy
• Have at least one conversation per week with your family coach and your child's assigned in-country chaperone.
• Agree to send the child(ren) back to the country of origin at the end of the program
• Send pictures of the child(ren) with family and Host Reports to Project One Forty Three weekly
• Host and/or assist with room and board for chaperones and guardians traveling with the children, if needed. Colombia host families are required to host a chaperone for a minimum of two nights.
• Pay hosting donation by defined deadlines (Please download Host Application for information on deadlines, schedules, etc.)
• *Pick up and return child/ren at arrival/departure airports (this is NOT included in the host donation)
• * Clothes for Child (gently used is fine), etc.
• Colombia Host Families are required to Host a Chaperone in their home for 2 nights

*These items are not included in the host donations.

PLEASE NOTE: All Host Donations are tax-deductible and are non-refundable, per IRS guidelines for 501(c)3 organizations.