We want to see our children uniquely as we provide the very best care for their particular needs, strengths, and gifts. It’s not a cookie-cutter approach, but one that ensures our children get exactly what they need, as they need it. Due to past trauma, learning differences, severe malnutrition, or years of missed schooling, […]
Another School Year Begins at Acres of Love
January means the start of a new school year in South Africa and we’re passionate about offering each child particularized care based on their unique needs. Because of that, our children attend over 40 different schools throughout Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa so that each one can thrive. Over the last 20 years, […]
Launching into Roles of Service
As our children become teens and young adults, our focus turns to helping them launch into adulthood. We work to help them uncover their passions and strengths. We encourage their studies. We help them explore options that include universities, trade schools, or apprenticeships. It’s an incredible gift to watch them chart a course and then work […]
Sending our Students into a New School Year
Our students are all starting back to school this month! Our entire team has been busy collecting stationary kits and new school uniform pieces for growing kids. With children in 45 unique schools, this was an incredible feat as each school has it’s own uniform, and each classroom has a unique list of supplies. Our […]
Acres of Love and Education: The Logistical Details of a New School Year
January 19, 2015 Our students are back in school for new academic year! Our team is collectively breathing a sigh of relief, having completed quite a logistical feat. For most families, the school year entails enrolling a student (or two), getting uniforms and backpacks ready, and organizing the schedule of daily drop offs and pick […]
Acres of Love Forever Families are heading back to school!
January 10, 2014 January means a new school year in South Africa! It’s an exciting time, as many of our children are starting new adventures in new schools. Acres of Love provides it’s own crèche for our preschool aged children, and many of them “graduate” to primary schools this next week. While our preschool teachers are sad to […]