Like pearls, many children's stories begin in hard places.
Children impacted by trauma, foster care and adoption experience unique challenges in their brains, bodies, beliefs and behaviors.
Caregivers come to us feeling alone, overwhelmed & unsure of how to help their children heal.
Traditional parenting not only doesn't work, it often makes things worse.
We throw a lifeline to these families.
One Family. One Year with The Pearl Project.
Ways we provide help.
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TRAININGS
We help caregivers & professionals gain empathy for their children & an understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain, body, beliefs and behavior.
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SUPPORT & NURTURE GROUPS
We offer support groups to caregivers of children with a history of trauma & help caregivers implement nurture groups in their homes.
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KID-2-KID FOSTER CLOSETS (Ocala & Niceville)
Foster, adoptive & kinship families can get what they need when they need it. Have a new placement? We can meet you within 24 hours!
"I was overwhelmed and sinking fast. With The Pearl Project, I found a family who understands. They showed me how to help my kids and myself HEAL."
— Adoptive Mom
FAQs
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Become a Pearl Partner! The three main ways you can get involved are to become a praying partner, partner by giving. To learn more: click here.
Another way to get involved is to become a volunteer by “Become a Pearl Project Buddy.” To learn more: click here.
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TBRI stands for Trust-Based Relational Intervention. This attachment-rich intervention is designed to meet the unique needs of children who have experienced trauma.
Connection is the heart of TBRI. When children feel safe and know they have a voice, their survival behaviors: including lying, stealing and anger outbursts, are diminished.
When TBRI is applied, caregivers spend less time stressfully putting out fires and more time joyfully engaging their children. As a result, these children who desperately needed a sense of self worth, begin to discover their value. To learn more: click here. -
There are a few ways to find support.
Fill out our referral form or our Healing Homes application (for families impacted by substances).
Click the Upcoming Events tab and you can sign up for events in NW Florida, Central Florida or online
Email joy@thepearlproject.org if you live in Central Florida or leslie@thepearlproject.org if you live in Northwest Florida
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If you are a foster, adoptive, or kinship family, come get what you need for FREE!
Ocala: First Methodist Church (park in the north lot) Open Thursdays 10-12:30 or by appt. To schedule a time to shop or pick up, please contact Alicia at 678-787-3215.
Niceville: Crosspoint Church (little white house 603 McKinney St.) Open Mondays 11-1 (except school holidays) or by appt. To schedule a time or pick up, please contact Leslie at 352-405-5950.
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625 NE 12th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
