For over 24 years, Chinese Childrenhome & Shelter Association(CCSA) has supported youth transitioning out of care across Taiwan. Aged 15 to 23, many were forced to leave their families due to abuse, neglect, or loss of support—and must face adulthood alone, far too soon.

Through our Independent Living Program, we support their journey in education, employment, housing, and healthcare—helping them build a stable life.

Your support can change that.
It can turn uncertainty into stability,
and give a young person the chance to truly begin.
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The day they leave residential care is not a homecoming. It is a step into an empty room—with no furniture, no supplies, and no one to rely on. Many of these young people are trying their best. They work hard, save what they can, and strive to build a stable life.
But the reality is—before they even receive their first paycheck, they must already face:
1.House Rent
2.Daily necessities
3.Basic living expenses
This gap makes their first steps toward independence more fragile, leaving them vulnerable to financial stress, instability, and even falling back into hardship.

★A Box of Essentials, A Stronger First Step
Each year, around 500 young people supported by CCSA take their first step toward independent living after June. So We have launched the “Life Essentials Kit Campaign for Youth Transitioning to Independence”. Each kit includes:
1.Basic appliances (Portable cooker, electric fan)
2.Essential bedding (Pillow, blanket)
3.Personal hygiene items (Shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent)
4.Basic food supplies (Ready-to-eat meals, canned food)

Your support does more than provide material aid. It gives a young person—who is doing everything they can—the chance to truly begin their life.