Our current high schoolers went through the training two years ago. One thing that stood out for them, was that they felt their sense of belonging improved, and knowing they are loved despite the challenges they were going through; this was a constant theme after they went through the training. It helped them to gain, self-acceptance. It came just in time, since they were getting into teenage, and hence laid a very good foundation as they continue figuring out their identity. We are truly grateful for the partnership we have with Kutoa Project in nurturing our children.

Last year, we managed to see many of our precious children receive much-needed, professional counseling that was provided by another ministry called Kutoa Project. Some of our children came to us from some very traumatic backgrounds, and it has taken years to peel through the different layers of pain, making it possible for them to heal.

We have partnered with Kutoa Project for the past several years in our journey to find resources to support our partners in learning more about trauma-informed care. [Kutoa Project] has been growing by leaps and bounds as they try to meet the needs of many children's homes and transitional centers in Kenya. It is a tremendous job, and we are grateful for the vital work they do to see hope and healing a reality for many.

Kutoa Project is an organization passionate about walking with organizations like ours to bring counseling services to traumatized, vulnerable children. They have been such a huge asset to us by not only providing counseling for the children but also training sessions for our caregivers and teachers.

Twelve of the BEAM students had the privilege of attending a Zoom counseling group session on coping skills through Kutoa Project. We are so grateful for partnerships like these that allow for the kids to open their hearts and minds to new ideas and be supported emotionally and mentally.

I attended the Trauma Competent Caregiver Training and my outlook on trauma and adoption completely changed. As an adoptive parent, I wanted to know how best to help my child navigate her past, her feelings, and understand what I can do to help her along the way. I learned so much about what Trauma is, what effects it can have on people (especially children), and how to best help someone affected by trauma heal!