The village where we are:
healing hearts, restoring lives, and cultivating community.
"It Takes a Village..."
OUR MISSION
EL’LESUN exists to be a village where healing hearts, restoring lives, and cultivating community are at the center—serving youth, young adults, and families impacted by the child welfare system by educating communities about the child welfare system, advocating for the needs of those impacted the child welfare system, while offering support services that focuses on family preservation, reunification, independent living, and mental health.
OUR VISION
EL’LESUN envisions a community where youth, young adults, and families impacted by the child welfare system can experience healing and restoration through faith-centered support and are empowered to cultivate community within a village that reflects the love of God.
CORE VALUES
EDUCATE
Educating communities about the child welfare system through speaking engagements, trainings, and outreach.
ADVOCATE
Advocating for the needs of youth, young adults, and families currently and formerly impacted by the child welfare system by empowering them to share their stories and participate in advocacy efforts.
SERVE
Serving youth, young adults, and families within the child welfare system through tangible support such as Mission Bags, My Own Home Kits, Family Support Kits, and direct community resources for families.
EQUIP
Equipping youth, young adults, and families with life skills, advocacy tools, and wellness strategies through mentorship, peer support groups, and EL’LE CO. workshops.
RESTORATION
Family Preservation & Reunification Support-Helping biological families impacted by the child welfare system access resources, education, mentorship, and community support to stabilize their homes and support reunification with their children.
CULTIVATE COMMUNITY
Creating spaces where youth, young adults, and families impacted by the child welfare system can connect, find belonging, and build supportive relationships rooted in healing, hope, and shared experiences.
FOUNDER STATEMENT
This work is personal, faith-centered, and grounded in the belief that every individual and family deserves to experience unwavering love and compassion.
It still takes a village—and we are committed to being one.
Jaye Nicole Turner