MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Miriam Center to see the world be changed by the raising of the next generation of children with disabilities. It is our utmost priority to care for the children and raise them up in Christ. We desire for them to be seen as human beings, to be children, to be raised into adults, to exist in the culture as deeply-loved individuals, with the opportunity to return that love of Christ and others into the Haiti they have been raised in.
ADOPTION
In accordance with the practices of Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, the Miriam Center holds a “no adoption” policy.
Northwest Haiti Christian Mission does not adopt children from any of its orphanages. Attempting such adoptions undermines the mission’s ministry among children, which aims to raise up Christian leaders who will impact their communities for Christ. Adoption also damages relationships between children and their existing sponsors.
Our goal is to improve the culture in reference to our children. Removing them from their situations will not allow them to have an impact in their culture. We want our children to be valued for who they are, where they are.
OBTAINING MEDICAL VISAS
Medical Visas must be approved through the Miriam Center director, the executive director, and the Board of Directors before any action is taken.
In order for a medical visa to be granted, an application must be submitted to the Miriam Center director. Upon submission, the application will be either approved or denied based on medical necessity. If approved by the director, the application will pass to the executive director, who will have the power to approve or deny. If the application is passed without issue, the board will receive the application to make a final decision. Upon conclusion of the approval process, the applicant will be notified. If approved, a host family will be appointed via Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, based on what is seen best for the child and the medical care being sought. The host family will not be granted long-term housing rights. The child must return to the mission upon completion of any medical treatments. Children will be allowed out of the Miriam Center only for the medically necessary duration of a visit to the appropriate location.
The application process for medical visas is in line with the larger policies of the mission. NWHCM exists to reach Haitian communities for Christ, not to facilitate travel to the United States. We feel this process is in the best interest the children to whom we minister.
INDIVIDUAL MIRIAM CENTER PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENTS
Miriam Home
The mission of the Miriam Home is to offer an identity to each child that resides in our care, while loving them with an unconditional love. Our goal is to allow them to be children in their daily lives, regardless of their limitations, and then to raise them up as individuals into God-centered adults in the best environment available.
For Jonathan’s Sake
The mission of For Jonathan’s Sake is to enable children with limitations to remain in the care of their families, by giving parents the necessary tools to raise up a child.
Rou’s Corner
The mission of Rou’s Corner is to take in children with limited time or fragile lives, and allow them to be as comfortable as possible, physically and emotionally, while being loved on with a stubborn compassion.
Prince of Peace Deaf Ministry
The mission of the Prince of Peace Deaf Ministry is to reach out to children and encourage them to broaden their communication skills. We also strive to give them a place where they can safely interact within a comfort zone, that they may have the opportunity to live out of a confidence given to them in love.
Luke 2:52 School
The mission of the Luke 2:52 School is to improve the quality of life for children via education, physical and occupational therapy. This program is designed to accept help from therapists that come to establish individual plans for education and improvement.
