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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Since COTP only takes babies, what happens to the babies when they get older?
A: Each baby has it's own discharge plan depending on that child's circumstances when we received it.
Some might go back to their biological family when they become healthy, some might be adopted out.
Q: Does COTP take in babies that are HIV positive?
A: Yes, we do. Once we find out they are
HIV positive, we go to Hopital Sacre' Coeur in Milot to
start them in the HIV/AIDS program there. They get blood
tests once a month and will be given free
antiretroviral (ARV's) medication based on the results of
their blood tests.
Q: Where do these babies come from?
A: Missionaries from all backgrounds in the area refer these families and children to us. Our Haitian
staff and families of other children already in our care also refer babies to us. We then assess the baby's
health and the family situation and decide if it's better to help them in their home or if the child requires
full time care at our facility.
Q: Is COTP an orphanage?
A: We are not an orphanage in the technical term. We are an infant care center or creche as it is called
in Haiti. It is a transition home providing 24 hour care for infants in need until they can be returned to
their biological family or, if that's not possible, adopted into the U.S., Canada or Europe.
Q: What is the process to adopt a child from COTP?
A: The best answers can be found on our adoption
page.
Q: How many staff do you have?
A: COTP has over 60 Haitians
employed at our facility. This includes nannies,
cooks, laundry, housekeeping and yard maintenance staff.
They are all paid staff and receive their meals here while
they are working. The American, Canadian, and European
volunteer staff raise their own support and are not paid
employees.
Q: What do you need the most?
A: Our biggest need to care for all these babies is monetary. We are also in the process of building a new
facility to better care for them. If you wish to send items, please check out need list and the address there
to send these things to. All checks can be sent to Children of the Promise, Box 97, Prinsburg, MN 56281.
Your gift is tax deductable in the U.S.
Q: How many nannies do you have to a baby?
A: That depends on the age of the infants, their physical
condition when we receive them, and their developmental needs
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