Youthspace Satellite House
It is a tremendous advantage for children who are fortunate enough to grow up in a satellite house. The satellite home comprises of a permanent house father and mother to provide the children with the necessary care and attention as would be required in the dynamic of a healthy family. A small committee, comprising of local community volunteers, assist the house parents with all the necessary support in order to function as a family. This makes it possible for them to grow up in a home that resembles a normal family environment. They can visit friends and be visited. They can socialize and be part of the local community. They form bonds with local families and have a network of friends once they leave the home.
At our Youthspace house, we are privileged to meet 8 boys aged 10-19 years.
Here we provide holistic care for boys who can benefit from a family model of care, to develop them and to re-integrate them into society. They are also provided with appropriate educational opportunities so that they can reach their full potential. It is important to provide them with social skills, a network of friends and the local community, and support systems that will help them when they leave the home.
