About Peculiar Kids

Why "peculiar" kids?  Most people immediately think negatively about the word "peculiar", but when you take the time to dig deeper you'll find there's more to this word: 

special

distinct

different

individual​

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Many people, like the word "peculiar," have negative ideas or thoughts regarding children from low-income families. However, like with the phrase "peculiar," digging further reveals that these children, like all children, are precious and beautiful. Children from low-income homes aspire to be successful and change their neighborhoods. They are created and cherished by God. They do not need handouts or people looking down on them, but rather nice people who will inspire them and provide possibilities for them to succeed.​ Programs offered through Peculiar Kids are thoughtfully designed to connect families with resources that would empower them to make better choices and raise happy and successful children who would lead Liberia to a brighter future for everybody. 

 

As a follower of Jesus Christ and a social worker with over 10 years of experience working with needy families in Liberia and the US, our founder strongly believes that everyone is special and has the ability to succeed when given the chance and support. Children from low-income families may suffer the consequences of the poor choices their parents may have made. But with the support of caring individuals and groups like Peculiar Kids, their chances of becoming successful adults are high!