enough to help Lek's mother to meet her basic monthly needs, and consider taking Lek back home to live with her. Her efforts on behalf of Lek's family were a success, and with this additional financial assistance, Lek's mother was able to take him home to live with her for the rest of his brief life. That experience led the Agape Home to action to start the Project Lek program. As in Lek's case, we do encounter situations where a family is
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faced with the difficult decision of placing a child in care at a facility like ours, because they cannot make ends meet financially. This may be due to a variety of reasons, including the difficulties encountered in trying to hold down a job while caring for a family member who is ill. Thus, the decision was made to try and help in these situations where a little financial assistance can make the difference in keeping a family together.
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