Family Strengthening
Helping children thrive in the loving care of their families
Around the world, Holt’s family strengthening programs provide support and resources to families who might otherwise separate under the strains of poverty. By providing everything from food, childcare and counseling to job skills training or a small business microgrant, you can help a family grow stable, self-reliant and equipped to independently provide for their children.
Our Programs
How We Strengthen Families
Discover how Holt sponsors and donors empower families to grow strong, stable and self-reliant — and help vulnerable children grow and thrive.
Early Childhood Care & Development
Early childhood care and development is foundational for vulnerable children, but the cost to attend preschool often exceeds what families living in poverty can afford. Holt sponsors and donors help children attend preschool — giving children a safe, nurturing environment to learn and grow.
Economic Empowerment
So many parents feel helpless to support their families when they themselves lack the education or skills to find stable work. Holt’s economic empowerment programs equip struggling parents with the tools, education and experience they need to earn a stable income and provide for their children.
Education
Education empowers children to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential. It’s also the most powerful tool children can use to break the cycle of poverty. Around the world, Holt sponsors and donors remove the barriers that keep children from attending school.
Nutrition & Health
Access to good nutrition and health services is vital for growing children and their families, but is often limited or out of reach for families living in poverty. Holt provides targeted interventions to fight malnutrition and illness, and address urgent health-related needs.
350M+
Preschool-age children lack childcare worldwide
#1
Cause of child abandonment is poverty
132M
Girls worldwide do not attend school
80%
Children in institutions who have at least one living parent
Where We Work
Strengthening Families Across the Globe
Holt sponsors and donors help strengthen families at risk of separation in the following locations.
Why It Works
Our Integrated Approach
Family challenges are interconnected. Our holistic programs address multiple needs simultaneously, creating lasting change.
Community-Based
We work alongside local partners who understand the unique needs and culture of each community we serve.
Family-Centered
Our programs strengthen the whole family, addressing the needs of both children and parents.
Sustainable Impact
We equip families with skills and resources for long-term self-sufficiency, not just short-term relief.
Help a Family Stay Together
Your gift today can provide childcare, job skills training, education, nourishing meals and more for a family in need. Together, we can ensure every child grows up in a stable, loving home.