Children that come to our program are abandoned both materially and, particularly, emotionally. The importance of the principle of Immediacy is based on identifying the priorities for the children. With the principle of Immediacy, we take the first step in the journey of the Covenant. Sanctuary The children who come to us are generally frightened and mistrustful. Our role is to protect them from the perils of the street.
Youngsters can only grow when they feel safe and secure.
The trust that a child deposits in the educators and in the adults that surrounded him must be protected as the child s right to his intimacy. Sanctuary, by definition, creates an environment of trust. In saying trust we are talking about the security and discretion we offer and we want to receive from anyone. The principle of sanctuary involves unconditional respect for the children s intimacy, without making value judgments regarding the person or his or her actions . Value Communication Lying, cheating, and stealing are common survival tools on the street.