K.I.S.H. Home, Inc.
( Kingdom Investments in Single Hearts )
( Kingdom Investments in Single Hearts )
Kingdom Investments in Single Hearts (K.I.S.H.) Home, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that is currently in the process of raising funds to purchase a 24-hour supervised residential home for young women who are presently in, or have aged out of the foster care system in Delaware. K.I.S.H. Home, Inc. will render services to young women ages 18-23 who are either single with no children or have one (1) child. We are committed to inspiring young women who have been broken, abused, homeless, abandoned and discouraged by life's circumstances, to recognize their potential by implementing programs that teaches them how to make an impact in their family and community.
National & Delaware statistics on aged out foster youths
Realities for aged out foster youths in Delaware - 2009
Incarceration
Delaware - 15% incarcerated in the past year
National - 25% incarcerated within two years after leaving foster care
Homelessness
Delaware - 25% homeless
National - 20% by the age of 20
High School Graduation
Delaware - 40% graduated
National - 51% vs. national comparison group graduation rate of 90%
(Felicia Kellum ) -The Division of Family Services (DFS) in the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF)
The News Journal Feature Article
Delaware youth: K.I.S.H. Home,Inc. mentors help young women reach potential. Women Destined for Greatness Mentoring offers programs to raise self-esteem.
Dover Post Feature Article
Kishma A. George has been a part of many young people’s lives as a mentor and a Wrap -around Therapist. It was one young man’s troubles that made her realize she needed to do something bigger to help young adults.
We thank you for your support !
Women Destined for Greatness Mentoring Program
Women Destined for Greatness Mentoring
offers group and one-on-one mentoring to young women ages 13 -25 in Delaware. WDFG Mentoring Program offers a Embracing the Greatness in YOU! workshop for ages 13 -17 on September 25th, 2010- check out the calendar for more information.
offers group and one-on-one mentoring to young women ages 13 -25 in Delaware. WDFG Mentoring Program offers a Embracing the Greatness in YOU! workshop for ages 13 -17 on September 25th, 2010- check out the calendar for more information.
