In Justice & Mercy Moldova’s Transitional Living program, house parents teach teenagers how to budget, cook meals, clean, and navigate city life after coming from hard backgrounds. More than just managing house rules and homework schedules, these leaders serve as the daily mentors and parental figures these youth never had. …
Do you remember what it felt like to be a teenager? The tension of no longer being a small child but not yet being an adult. You still depended on the people around you, even as you began to figure out where you fit in the world and imagine what …
In Justice & Mercy Moldova’s Transitional Living program, social workers serve as the bridge between crisis and independence. They balance case files and paperwork with the needs of the young people behind them. They monitor academic progress, coordinate with families and schools, and create an environment where teenagers feel safe …
Writing to your sponsored child can have a huge impact on their life and has many benefits for both you and the child. Whether you are a new sponsor starting the letter-writing process for the first time or a long-term sponsor getting back into the rhythm of things, all you …
Written by Karlie Eichelberger If you’re anything like me, writing letters to your sponsored child is something you really want to do well, but it can be hard to know what to say or when to sit down and actually write. Life gets full, and even meaningful things can get …
When do children in the Moldova Vulnerable Child program graduate? Around age 15–16, after completing 9th grade. What happens next? Each child is evaluated and may: Continue in our Transitional Living Program Pursue education or work independently What is Transitional Living? A 2-4 year program for at-risk teens providing housing, …
By Alivia Postman, JMI Program Specialist Stepping off the plane at Chisinau Airport, jet-lagged from a day of travel, I felt completely out of my depth. Entering a country where I only knew how to say “thank you” and “I’m sorry” in the native language, I wondered, “Lord, what do …
Each year, JMI celebrates the graduates of our Transitional Living (TL) program—teenagers who have faced incredible challenges yet have persevered with courage, hope, and faith. Graduation day is a joyful, inspiring occasion, filled with worship, encouragement, and a deep sense of accomplishment. These young men and women—once unsure of their …
Writing to your sponsored child is a simple yet powerful way to encourage them, build a relationship, and remind them they are loved. But if you’re unsure what to say, don’t worry—you’re not alone! To help, we’ve put together six letter examples that make writing easy and meaningful. (You can …
Writing letters to your sponsored child is more than just an exchange of words—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful relationship, encourage their faith, and remind them they are deeply loved. Writing takes only 5-10 minutes, but your words will stay with your sponsored child all month. But what should …
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