In April, we introduced you to Vicky, a 14 year old girl who returned to her biological family after a long time with Kimbilio. Last week, Kimbilio's reintegration team returned to see how things are working out.
Reintegration is a lot more involved than dropping a child off with their family and hoping for the best. Much as we spend a good deal of time and effort preparing a family for reintegration, Kimbilio proactively follows up after the child returns home - ready to do what it takes to make the reintegration successful. Beyond confirming that the child is still there, Kimbilio seeks to ensure the child is thriving at home and in their community, confirm that the family is supportive and see what help it might be appropriate to offer in the future.
In Vicky's case, we are pleased to say that she is home with her family and that we will be able to offer her schooling this coming fall -- something her family was not able to manage.
Pictured are Vicky with her mother and some of her younger siblings.
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