'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord.

Shelter of Care is a Christian foundation, established by a young Romanian couple, Sorin and Genuţa Erhan, together with Elaine Matthes from the United States. Shelter of Care provides support to young people who have spent their childhoods in orphanages or foster homes.

NEW 350,000 'orphaned' children have parents
Newspaper report highlighting the plight of the thousands of Romanian children whose parents work abroad >>>more>>>

NEW October Newsletter is now available online
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Research in Iaşi
A major comparitive study of child welfare services in Iaşi and Chişinău, Moldova, was published in July this year. Instigated by the Josif Foundation, in partnership with other NGOs and government organizations, the study reveals the latest data on the interventions with at-risk and abandoned children in the two regions >>>more>>>

Chaos in the foster care system
92.5% of children in foster care do not own a single toy
Romania's system of foster care receives a damning report following an extensive inspection in September 08. Reported in popular online newspaper Gândul >>>more>>

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Through Project Amos, our resource center for young people, and our other projects, Shelter of Care supports 40 young people each week. Click here for more details about the project.

Mission Statement

To provide shelter and practical support for youth transitioning from orphanages or foster care to life on their own.

To provide spiritual care and nurture for these young people.

To offer counseling and legal aid through a dedicated counseling center.