Frequently Asked Questions

The name Habakkuk, which has many pronunciations but the one that is common with me is “HA-BAK-kas”. Habakkuk is a Hebrew name, which means “He who embraces”. Let it be known that Habakkuk’s Kids will be forever known as the place "Who will Embrace Kids, (of all ages)."

Our faith is the foundation of who we are, the reason we serve, and the heart behind everything we do. As a faith-driven corporation, we place our trust in Jesus Christ and desire for His presence to be reflected in our work, our decisions, and the way we care for every person we encounter. We believe God has lovingly entrusted us with meaningful responsibilities, and we want to honor that trust by carrying them out with excellence, humility, compassion, and purpose. Everything we have—our time, energy, talents, and resources—is a gift from Him and belongs to Him. With sincere gratitude, we seek to use these gifts to glorify Him, serve others well, and reflect His love in all that we do.

 Aging out of the foster care system can present a difficult transition for numerous young individuals. Upon reaching the age of 18, they frequently lose the support and resources that the foster care system offers, resulting in challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, and limited access to education.

On March 17, 2026, my team and I had the exciting opportunity to meet with Mayor Dowling Watford of Okeechobee, Florida. During our two-hour conversation, we connected, shared our vision for the future, and received his blessing. From that day forward, Okeechobee became more than just a location—it will become the forever home of our startup journey.

 Habakkuk's Kids recognizes that not everyone is made college material. Our plans is to collaborate with community businesses to provide trades for those aging out of the system. Trades like Automotive Mechanics, Electricians, Welding Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) etc. This partnership can benefit both the Habakkuk's Kids and community businesses. 

As of today, we hold a 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service under the Department of the Treasury, specifically categorized under Tax Exempt and Government Entities, Dr-14. This designation is also known as the Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Our logo has been officially registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office and a completion of our business plan. Furthermore, we are registered on Sunbiz, Grants.Gov and have created a website with our own domain.

Our team is made up of Assistant Principals, Teachers, Counselors, and professionals holding various medical certifications, all with extensive experience working with children as young as six weeks, as well as youth and young adults. Collectively, we offer over 70 years of combined experiences in our roles.

Currently, we are unable to provide any services as we are still in the initial phases of developing our organization. As you may know, no structure can stand firm without a solid foundation to support it.