Miracle Foundation

The Miracle Foundation is an American nonprofit organization supporting orphaned children in India, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Sierra Leone. The organization ensures orphans receive all of their rights, per the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

History

The Miracle Foundation was founded in May 2000 by Caroline Boudreaux.

Measuring Impact

Miracle Foundation has codified the United Nations Rights of the Child and works with local leaders and caregivers to improve the quality of care for orphaned children. The organization's measurement tool is called the Thrive Scale, measures ProgresS over time, and helps organizations develop a specific and practical plan to improve.

Programs

The nonprofit's stated mission is to "empower orphans to reach their full potential." They do this by reuniting children with their families whenever possible and providing children a quality education, a safe and loving environment, and personalized care as they transition into family care. The organization has supported more than 2,500 children since 2000 and has transitioned 25% of the children to family-based care.

Base Model

Miracle Foundation mentors and monitors 25 orphanages across India, home to 1,200 children. The organization provides capacity building training for leaders and caregivers to improve their quality of care.

Centers for Excellence

The organization helps orphanages transition into Centers for Excellence, where local leaders can learn AbOUT the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and how to move their children to family-based care through kinship care, foster care, or adoption.

Child First Digital Toolkit

Miracle Foundation created the Child First Digital Toolkit, an online resource for anyone caring for or supporting vulnerable children around the world. Topics include child rights, attachment, child protection, and preventing abuse.