Established in 2007, Nana’s Children’s Home, Inc (Nana’s House) was created to provide safe, loving homes for Neglected, Abused, Needy and Abandoned Children in the Brevard County foster system. Nana’s House objective is to make it easier for Christian Families to consider becoming foster parents by offering housing and wrap-around support.
Our Goal
Our goal is to plant the seed in every child’s heart that God loves them and has a perfect plan for their life. We remind each child that God will never leave them or forsake them. At Nana’s House, we are called to be the living example of love and hope as we let Jesus shine through.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide housing and support for foster families in Brevard County. These foster families care for the neglected, abused, needy, and abandoned children in our State foster system. We help foster parents provide a safe, loving home for the child. We work to provide housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, school supplies, toys, household items, and anything else the foster families need.
Our Target Population
Our ideal model is for children and youth ages 0 to 18 to live in a home with two foster parents, a mother and a father, with up to two biological children and 3 foster children per home. (If there are no biological children, parents are asked to take at least 3 and up to 5 children in the home.) Opportunities are provided to each child to participate in activities such as dance lessons, team sports, and swimming lessons. All foster parents are trained and certified through One More Child, a partner organization.
Our Aim
Our overarching goal is to ensure each child is safe and comfortable when placed with one of our families. Resources are provided to each foster family while the child is in their care.
Our Key Strategies
A Gated Community was established in 2017 on 7 acres of property to house eight foster homes along with a community center, a swimming pool, a playground, and a “no cost” convenience store. Each foster family is provided with utilities and transportation.
Our Governing
We are governed by a Christian Board of Directors who meet quarterly to oversee our activities and finances. We depend solely on the generosity of the community. All financial donations go directly to caring for the children. We are 100% volunteer run with no paid staff. We do not accept State funding. We are in partnership with the organization One More Child. All of the foster families we serve are licensed and trained.
Our Indicators For Progress
Our indicators for progress are measured by the number of children we can help, the number of qualified foster parents we can recruit, the devotion of our volunteers, and the community’s response to our fundraising endeavors.
Ways for Life Program
Nana’s House has two homes specifically assigned to the Ways for Life program. Each home has a House Manager with three highly vetted residents, ages 18-24 who participate in a structured 90 day program designed to propel them into a self-sufficient life with permanent housing and job success.
Other Ministry Opportunities
Nana’s House offers housing, as available, for pregnant moms and moms with children with the aim of providing a safe home with wrap-around support to assist them as they grow and develop into successful women and moms in the community. We continue to partner with other ministries to help break the cycle of abuse and neglect.