09/10/2025
Guardianship Is a Team Effort: Why Parents & Children Both Need Support
"At PHIG Society, we endeavor to offer abandoned undocumented children a permanent safe home. But that doesn’t happen by itself."
Our 9-Point Guardianship Model recognizes that healing requires more than placing a child in a loving environment—it demands walking alongside families through every challenge. While children need stability and care, parents and guardians often carry invisible burdens:
🔹 Emotional exhaustion from trauma or loss
🔹 Practical hurdles like financial strain or lack of community
🔹 Spiritual doubts in the face of overwhelming circumstances
This is where Navigators step in. As highlighted in our recent article Journey Partners: The Role of Navigators, these trained Christian social workers, counselors and ministers, provide:
✅ Relational support for parents navigating crises
✅ Resource connections (counseling, financial planning, mentorship)
✅ Faith-centered encouragement to rebuild hope
Why This Dual Focus Matters
Research from the North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) shows that holistic family support systems—addressing both parent and child needs—lead to 72% higher long-term success rates in guardianship stability.
💬 "Navigators don’t just serve children; they strengthen the entire family’s capacity to thrive" – PHIG Society Team
Join Us
Your support helps train Navigators and provide resources to families in crisis. Learn how you can partner with us: https://www.phigsociety.org/donate (Link in BIO on IG)
