Become
A Permanent Guardian
Our Guardianship Program
We carefully curated a program to ensure the best quality potential guardians for our children
Permanent Guardianship Program
ÀBÒ Village is not your average orphanage — and that’s why our name reflects something different. Our philosophy is simple yet profound: every child who joins us is already home. They are not waiting to be “chosen” or taken away, but rather to be nurtured, supported, and loved within a secure community.
Our Permanent Guardianship Program is a thoughtful and deeply intentional process designed with the well-being of each child at its core. Prospective guardians begin with a required 1.5-month volunteer period within the ÀBÒ Village Children’s Homes. During this time, our team observes and gently evaluates the natural connection between the guardian and the child of their heart’s choice — without informing the child, to protect them from potential disappointment or emotional harm.
When a genuine bond is evident, our house guardian will then speak privately with the child to learn how they feel about the potential guardian. This careful, heart-centered approach ensures that any placement made is truly in the child’s best interest.
Should a child be adopted, the guardian enters into a commitment that includes regular check-ins with our youth counselors and maintains the child’s right to return home if their emotional or physical well-being is ever at risk. At ÀBÒ Village, love means lifelong care — and every child will always have a home to come back to.
What makes ABO different?
Our Childcare
Method
1
At ÀBÒ Village, every child grows within a home, not an institution. Our family-style model ensures that children are surrounded by warmth, stability, and personal attention from trained caregivers who become trusted guardians, mentors, and role models.
Our Guardianship Process
2
We take pride in a thoughtful guardianship process that prioritizes the child’s long-term well-being over quick placements. Only after dedicated volunteer service and evaluation can a guardian be approved, ensuring every transition is guided by love, trust, and readiness.
Our Community
Inclusion
3
ÀBÒ Village is being built with the community, not apart from it. Local families, artisans, and volunteers take part in construction, farming, and mentorship, so the village’s growth uplifts everyone—creating a shared sense of pride and purpose.
Our unique
Educational Approach
4
We believe education goes beyond classrooms. Our approach combines traditional learning with art, farming, digital literacy, and cultural education—nurturing children’s creativity, confidence, and connection to their roots.
Applications for Permanent Guardianship
Open 2027