Why We Need Money (and How It’s Used)

What does it cost to save a boy's life, and where does the money actually go? And what happens after rehab? Below is a straightforward breakdown.

Everything listed here is for direct, essential costs only. Donations do not pay for my time, food, travel, or overhead like the website.

These are the costs for one child in rehabilitation for 12 months:

Fee Type	Examples	Type	Cost
Legal Costs	Parent release, Birth Certificate, Notary	One Time	$200
Transportation	Transport to rehab	One Time	$100
Medical Costs	TB test, vaccinations, anti-parasite, Advil	One Time	$50
Essentials	Clothes, toothbrush, backpack, shoes, towels, haircut upon arrival, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo (They arrive with only the clothes they are wearing)	One Time	$200
Rehab tuition	This covers the facility, bed, 3 meals per day, daily guidance, community, and activities	Monthly	$320
Snacks	Chips, soda, hot sauce, etc.	Monthly	$50
TOTAL	12 MONTHS OF REHAB (ALL COSTS)		$4,990

What happens after the 12 months in rehab?

If a boy returns to the same environment without opportunity, relapse risk goes way up. Aftercare costs are an investment that reduces relapse and improves long-term outcomes.

The exact path each boy takes is not one-size-fits-all. It depends on several factors:

• Grades and school transcript: whether they can re-enter school right away or need tutoring/vocational training.

• School and work ambitions: some want to finish school; others prefer learning a trade and starting work.

• How much funding we’ve raised for that child: if we have more resources, we can support higher-quality schooling, longer-term housing, or better job training.

  
  

Here’s what these costs look like in Honduras

• School enrollment, uniforms, supplies: $600/year

• Vocational training or skills development: $800/year

• Job placement support or seed funds: $300 one-time

• Safe housing support if home isn’t an option: $150/month

  
  

We decide on the best aftercare plan individually, with the goal of giving each boy the safest and most stable future possible, within the resources we have.