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4-Points of Direct Care
Building PHIGS by our "9-Point Guardianship Model" means providing highly qualified direct care by house parents, navigators, teachers, and mentors for effectiveness and accountability.
5-Points of Key Support
While indirect in nature, transformational donors, advocates, advisors, administrative and operations staff all provide the behind-the-scenes "key-support" essential for growth and scalability.
The Unsung Heroes: Administration

When we think of the life-changing work of Parham-Hurst International Girls Society (PHIGS), images of loving House Parents, dedicated Teachers, and nurturing Mentors often come to mind – and rightfully so. These direct care roles are the heart and hands of our ministry.  However, behind every ...

The Heart of Healing: House Parents

At Parham-Hurst International Girls Society (PHIGS), we believe in building lasting foundations of hope and healing for young survivors of exploitation.  And at the very center of that foundation, within our 9-Point Guardianship Model, you will find our House Parents. They are not just caregive...

Our goal for each girl is simple, and...
All-in-all, the “9-Point” culture of PHIGS is designed to provide trauma-informed safety for the girls, accountability for the staff and transparency for donors and the Governance Board.