The Haitian Orphanage Support Program (HOSP)

In 2001 a group of dedictaed volunters formed The Haitian Orphanage Support Program (HOSP) to organize and faciliatate the construction of a new orphanage to relieve the severe overcrowding and substandard facilities in which Wes Whatcott found a large group of orphans.

To date they have raised enough money to build a 1,600 ft. building for the orphanage, but this is too small to accommodate even a small group of orphan children and the demand for larger more adequate housing is increasing.

The program has grown and more people have become involved. With the help of Paul Cook and Gordon Carter, much progress has been made. Additional funds and donations, including a large building lot with fertile land and clean well water, has been obtained. Current plans are to construct a facility large enough to house up to 80 children plus the caretaker and his family..

Even with all the work and assistance, this is just the beginning. Additional donations are needed, whether monetary, materials or personal time. Ongoing support for the orphanage is critical, with basic necessities such as food and baby formula in scarce supply.

Objectives

Construction of a new orphanage — Best estimates of total construction and related costs are $360,000 of which $160,000 has been collected. We are now in the process of collecting the balance needed.

Locating and processing adoptive families — Several licensed child placing agencies are being enlisted in locating and processing adoptive families including but not limited to: Family Orphan Bridge, Focus on Children, West Sands Adoptions, Premier Adoptions, Around the World Adoptions, Adopt and Angel, Cherubs 4 Us, Christian Adoption Services, Little Miracles, A New Arrival and others.

Ongoing Support — One of our greatest needs has been meeting the costs of food, clothing, medical care, and related expenses of running the orphanage. To date such expenses have been met from the occasional donations from dedicated people like you.

Future Expansion — We are under continual pressure to accept and process more children. We turn away up to 40 children per month. More adoptive families are desperately needed.

Proposed 15,000 square foot floorplan. The building will sit on this 2 acre plot. Use of adjoining plantation land has been offered after the orphanage has been completed. The plantation has the potential for many benefits, including raising of animals and light industrial development.

Formula is shipped as baggage by travelers going back and forth from Florida to Haiti. Other means of delivery leave the formula vulnerable to theft.