Bethlehem Holy Child Program

Bethlehem Holy Child Program We offer a therapeutic alternative education for children in Bethlehem with untreated mental health issues and exposure to intergenerational trauma.

The Holy Child Program is entirely dependent upon donations for annual operating costs. None of the families being served are able to pay full tuition. The intense nature of services being provided necessitates a high child to staff ratio. Since it is the only program in the region which serves this population, it is imperative that the Holy Child Program continue. The Holy Child Program envisions expanding services through collaborative partnerships with local providers to increase the range of services being offered. Additionally, the program can provide a unique training center where local and international professionals can together learn and develop programs which help heal and strengthen the children and families of this region.

"Back to school vibes are in full swing! 🎉 Our teachers have been busy creating fun activities to kick-start the year on...
09/15/2025

"Back to school vibes are in full swing! 🎉 Our teachers have been busy creating fun activities to kick-start the year on the right foot. 🤓

As our little ones learn to navigate the classroom and playground, they're discovering the joy of playing with others, sharing, and taking turns. 🤝 But let's be real, all they know is they're HAVING A BLAST! 😂🎉

Our teachers are setting the tone for a year filled with learning, growth, and friendship.
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09/15/2025

Enjoy some outdoor and indoor videos and photos from the first week of school

New beginnings are in full swing here at HCP! 🎉 Our children are diving back into the school routine, and it's been amaz...
09/08/2025

New beginnings are in full swing here at HCP! 🎉 Our children are diving back into the school routine, and it's been amazing to see them thrive in our playground and classrooms. 🤸‍♀️🌟

As they participate in group games and activities, they're not only having a blast but also learning valuable skills like cooperation, socialization, and self-regulation. 🤝 Our teachers are gathering essential insights by observing their behaviors, helping us tailor our approach to meet each child's unique needs.

This year marks a new chapter for HCP as we settle into our permanent home after 27 years! 🏠 We're thrilled to welcome 17 new students to our community, bringing our total enrollment to 35 students. We're full to capacity, and it's a testament to the success of our programs that so many families want to be a part of our community. 🙏

We're grateful for this opportunity to grow and serve our students. Here's to a fantastic year ahead! 🌈 🙌

✨ We Bought Our Building- Beginning of a New Era & New School Year!✨Donors world-wide helped us reach our goal!✨For the ...
09/05/2025

✨ We Bought Our Building- Beginning of a New Era & New School Year!

✨Donors world-wide helped us reach our goal!

✨For the first time ever, the Holy Child Program’s students, teachers, and staff began the school year walking into a permanent home for our mission of “Hope through Healing.” Since 2000, we have rented a building in Beit Sahour from a private family slowly transforming it over the years. With great care and vision, our staff developed the building and surrounding land to create a nurturing and healing environment for our students and their families.

✨This acquisition marks more than just a legal transaction. It begins a new era of expanded service, deeper healing, and greater outreach to the children and families in the Holy Land region.

💖To everyone who has stood with us—through your encouragement, generosity, and faithful support—thank you. This permanent home is a living testament to your belief in our mission, and your love for the children of this land. With joyful hearts and profound gratitude, we move forward together—rooted in hope and strengthened by faith.

Summer Evaluation Program begins ! 🌞At HCP, we're dedicated to providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for ou...
06/12/2025

Summer Evaluation Program begins ! 🌞

At HCP, we're dedicated to providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for our students. Immediately following graduation, our 2-week summer evaluation program kicks off, where we work with our next group of students to assess their readiness for the upcoming school year.

In the first few days, it's not uncommon for our students to arrive hesitant and guarded, often due to past difficulties and unsuccessful experiences at previous schools. 😔 However, by the second week, our teachers notice a remarkable transformation! 🌈

The students begin to open up, participate more willingly, and - dare we say it - even smile and giggle! 😊 It's evident that our Incredible Years® program is making a real difference in their lives. 🌟

By providing an individualized therapeutic approach, we're able to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters growth, confidence, and a love of learning. 🌿

This summer program is just one of the ways our donor’s generosity have an immediate impact on the lives of the children in the Holy Land 💖🙏

We ask for your future support by following this link https://holychildbethlehem.org/support/

Part 3 Graduation Photos Are Here!We’re thrilled to announce that 15 students graduated from Holy Child Program and are...
06/05/2025

Part 3

Graduation Photos Are Here!

We’re thrilled to announce that 15 students graduated from Holy Child Program and are ready to take on the next chapter of their journey! 👩🏻‍🎓 👨🏽‍🎓

We're proud to share that 14 of our graduates will be continuing on to further education and one student will be attending vocational school. This milestone is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students 💪

At HCP we're proud of our yearly 93% graduation rate of students entering continued education. We know that these graduates will go on to become productive, contributing members of their community, and we couldn't be more proud! 🌟

A huge thank you to all our donors who have supported our students throughout the years. Your generosity has made a significant impact on our students' success, and we're deeply grateful for your investment in their future. 💖
God bless 🙏

Click here to start your impact -

https://holychildbethlehem.org/support/

End of the year Part 2 Our school's beloved end-of-year celebration tradition has been a cherished experience for our st...
06/02/2025

End of the year Part 2

Our school's beloved end-of-year celebration tradition has been a cherished experience for our students for years! Typically, we embark on an adventure to a beautiful destination, where we enjoy playing in a natural spring-fed pool, savoring delicious barbecue, and singing around a cozy campfire under the stars.

Although we've had to pause this tradition twice in the last 5 years, our Director and staff have shown remarkable ingenuity and dedication to ensuring our students still have a well-deserved break and lasting memories.

In those years, we temporarily reinvented the tradition by bringing the fun to a large outdoor playground! The staff even treated our students to a mouth-watering ha s made lunch.

We're grateful for the creativity and commitment of our team in making sure our students feel celebrated and appreciated.

Woohoo! End of the school year🥳 in a 3 part series. 📚🎉 Our students have been working hard on challenging yet fun teamwo...
05/30/2025

Woohoo! End of the school year🥳 in a 3 part series.

📚🎉 Our students have been working hard on challenging yet fun teamwork activities that promote collaboration and problem-solving. 🤝🏽💡

And now, it's time to show off their knowledge with final assessments! 📝💪 Though these can be serious moments, have you ever seen children with such happy, smiling faces while taking tests? 😊 It's a true reflection of HCP's safe and nurturing environment, where our students feel supported and confident.

We're so proud of our students' growth and accomplishments this year! 🙌

Keep an eye out for our annual field trip and graduation photos coming soon! 📸🎉

We are still buzzing with excitement after an incredible visit from Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem H.B. Pierbattista Cardi...
05/28/2025

We are still buzzing with excitement after an incredible visit from Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem H.B. Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa, to our school!
We feel deeply honored that he chose to spend time with us, and we're grateful for the warm reception he received from our staff and students.

What truly impressed us was his willingness to give us more time than we had anticipated. Our Director was thrilled to give him a comprehensive tour of our classrooms, playground, and beautiful gardens. It was a pleasure to showcase our school's spirit and community.

Thank you, H.B Pierbattista Pizzaballa for sharing your time and energy with us. We're so appreciative of the experience! 💖

In more news, we also had a fantastic visit from nursing students at Bethlehem University, who taught our students about...
05/13/2025

In more news, we also had a fantastic visit from nursing students at Bethlehem University, who taught our students about the importance of health, cleanliness and bully awareness. Our kids learned valuable lessons and had a great time interacting with the university students. 🦷 🪥 🦠 🖐🏽

With kids being kids, their highlight of the day was when they broke out the paint and git creative with the atudents faces! 🎨

We're so grateful for our community and the opportunities that come from it. Thanks to everyone who made this day so special for our students!

"Wow, we wrapped up a busy week last week at HCP with a delicious sweet treat! OA huge shoutout to one of our student’s ...
05/13/2025

"Wow, we wrapped up a busy week last week at HCP with a delicious sweet treat! O

A huge shoutout to one of our student’s mom for surprising our kids with delicious homemade cupcakes - sweet treats and smiles all around! Check out the pics!!

HCP’s Joyful Traditions Continue! 🪺 💐 🪺 On their first day back Easter break teachers prepared a day of excitement and ...
04/28/2025

HCP’s Joyful Traditions Continue!
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On their first day back Easter break teachers prepared a day of excitement and creativity with a festive egg coloring activity followed by an egg hunt across the playground and memorial rose gardens on a beautiful sunny day. ☀️

The children’s giggles and laughs were contagious as they searched high and low for hidden treasures.

This fun-filled activity was the perfect way to ease back into school, fostering connections and creating happy memories with friends and teachers. As we welcomed the warmth of spring, our school came alive with the spirit of renewal and celebration.

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PO Box 7083
Meriden, CT
06450

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
Friday 7:30am - 1pm

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+12032380360

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The Holy Child Program is entirely dependent upon donations for annual operating costs. None of the families being served is able to pay full tuition. The intense nature of services being provided necessitates a high child to staff ratio. Since it is the only program in the region which serves this population, it is imperative that the Holy Child Program continue. The Holy Child Program envisions expanding services through collaborative partnerships with local providers to increase the range of services being offered. Additionally, the program can provide a unique training center where local and international professionals can together learn and develop programs which help heal and strengthen the children and families of this region.