Caring for orphaned children involves far more than meeting physical needs. These children often carry invisible wounds—emotional scars from abandonment, neglect, or abuse. At The Boaz Project, we believe healing begins with well-equipped caregivers. That’s why trauma-informed care training is central to our mission.

1. Trauma Affects Everything

Children who have suffered trauma may act out or shut down—not because they’re “bad,” but because they’re hurting. Trauma-informed care training equips caregivers to recognize these behaviors as cries for safety and respond with compassion, not punishment.

2. Local Caregivers Are on the Front Lines

We partner with Christian caregivers who live and serve in the same communities as the children. They share the culture, language, and daily rhythms—making them the most effective agents of long-term healing. 

This month, we had the joy of hosting a caregiver training in Kenya. Together with four house mothers, we explored the truth that caregivers themselves have a Caregiver in God, our Abba Father. The children participated in parts of the training as we learned about connecting with God through the gardens in Scripture and enjoyed time together in the home’s own garden. It was a sweet time of encouragement, fellowship, and prayer with these godly women—our sisters in Christ.

3. It’s Kingdom Work

Jesus didn’t just teach—He moved toward the brokenhearted. Trauma-informed care does the same: it sees those who are in pain and seeks to express the healing power of God’s love. It helps caregivers reflect the heart of God and introduces children to Him as their loving Father.

4. Training Meets the Caregiver’s Needs

As we continue in our partnerships, we are listening and asking caregivers what they desire to be trained in. Through this, we can actively meet them where they are at, bearing their burdens with them and providing more opportunities to grow.

In June, our team will be in India, training caregivers on premarital counseling—an essential topic for young adults who will soon leave the home and start families of their own.

5. It Honors Caregivers as Partners

The caregivers we partner with around the world are our co-laborers in the Gospel. Without their commitment to following God’s command found in James 1:27, The Boaz Project would not exist. Taking the time to pour into our partners in training is one way we say:

“You matter. You’re not alone. God has called you to this holy work—and we’re with you.”

Your Role in the Mission

Children need more than safe spaces—they need safe, trusted people. That’s why caregiver training is at the core of our mission, creating lasting change in the lives of both caregivers and the children they serve.

You can bring this vital training to our caregivers in Ukraine by visiting boazproject.org/training 

Together, we can guide a generation to find their identity in the arms of our true Healer.

With over 25 years of experience and a network of like-minded people around the globe, The Boaz Project can help you show Christ’s love to scared and abandoned children.

To learn how you can help save orphaned children from life on the streets—connect with us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website here.