By Pamela Fernandes | Program Coordinator
Dear donors,
We are pleased to share the progress of the Provide Foster Families in Brazil project, made possible thanks to your support.
Instituto Fazendo História works to ensure care and protection for children temporarily separated from their families due to situations of risk. In 2025, through the Provide Foster Families in Brazil project, 30 new foster placements were carried out with the support of partners and foster families who generously opened their homes and hearts.
Our commitment is to expand the number of children welcomed by trained families able to provide protection, affection, and restorative care. To achieve this, we continue to engage new partners and volunteers. This effort was recently highlighted in a national TV feature, which increased public awareness of the importance of family foster care (watch here: https://globoplay.globo.com/v/13856083 )
One example is the story of Vitória, who arrived in our service at just over two years old.
Small and fragile, Vitória had already faced more challenges than many people encounter in a lifetime. She needed constant health care and, above all, affection and security.
Her biological family, marked by extreme poverty, mental health difficulties, and substance abuse, could not provide the protection she needed, despite all their effort and love. It was in this context that Vitória found care and protection in a foster family that welcomed her with affection and helped her flourish.
Over time, we worked to strengthen her family of origin, with the hope of reunification. But relapses and deep struggles made reintegration impossible. The hardest decision had to be made: Vitória was referred for adoption, ensuring her the chance to grow up with stability and love.
Today, Vitória has the opportunity to live her childhood in a new family able to provide care, protection, affection, and the possibility of dreaming about the future. Her journey reminds us of how essential it is to have a foster care system capable of protecting without judgment, supporting families, and guaranteeing children the right to a safe and happy childhood.
Thank you for being part of our mission to build a better future for every child!
Warm regards,
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