Our plan for scalability, effectiveness & efficiency
The acronym "S.E.E." stands for three essential elements of PHIGS' long-term success: scalability, effectiveness, and efficiency. Below are a few key points related to each of the essentials as they pertain how we pray, budget, plan and program to achieve our mission in moving each girl from harm to wholeness.
Scaling for growth through trusted partnerships
Since 2023, a network of partnerships has been fostered and continues to grow, enabling PHIGS to function as a recognized and trusted resource for both long-term and emergency placements for survivors. Upon opening our doors to the first girls we already consider them a the "big sisters" to all who will follow. PHIGS is capable of effectively scaling our capacity for compassion and care because:
- The PHIGS vision centers around developing residential care communities that can be expanded to serve more and more survivors in the future, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
- Established organizations, such as Big Oak Ranch (Springville, AL), Advent Health, and Summit Wellness Centers, are being consulted to adopt proven strategies for serving vulnerable children effectively over the long-term.
- Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status allows PHIGS to secure essential funding through corporate and foundation partnerships, government grants, and tax-deductible contributions, ensuring the financial stability needed to expand reach.
Delivering effective results for abandoned girls
Both the immediate and long-term needs of survivors are considered, providing essential care which includes safe housing, food, clothing, education, medical care, and other vital services. PHIGS is effective because we are committed to the following:
- Holistic care is provided, addressing both the physical and mental well-being of the girls served, supporting their healing and healthy development.
- A partnership with Summit Wellness Centers provides licensed counseling, trauma-informed care training, and preventative mental health resources for house parents. This specialized support leads to more stable and loving homes, as evidenced by studies showing caregivers who receive counseling experience significantly less turnover, ensuring greater stability for the girls in care.
- The focus is on safely removing girls from harm and connecting them with a family-based shelter and services as quickly as possible.
- The goal is to inspire positive futures for these girls, fostering their engagement in learning, family, professional care, friendships, new interests, education, creativity, and the creation of positive memories, preparing them for independent and fulfilling lives.
Maintaining operational efficiency for the long-haul
Strategic partnerships, like that with Summit Wellness Centers and others, are leveraged to optimize resources and access specialized expertise, create natural channels of accountability, and leverage complementary resources for each girl's needs in to young adulthood and beyond. PHIGS achieves operational efficiency by maintaining:
- A comprehensive infrastructure and operational framework, guided by best practices from leading organizations, like Advent Health and Big Oak Ranch, are being built to ensure efficient and effective delivery of care.
- The clear mission and focus on long-term residential care and support for a specific population—minor girls impacted by exploitation—allows for the strategic allocation of resources and the design of highly targeted programs.
- A commitment to responsible stewardship of resources and building a culture of accountability is maintained through the PHIGS governance model to maximize impact and achieve operational efficiency.
