Stories
October, 2026
One Step Closer to Home: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey Towards Reunification
After more than six months apart, Wanjiku recently had the opportunity to reconnect with her daughter during a bonding visit at the children’s home, following a meeting with the Children’s Office in Roysambu. It was an emotional and encouraging milestone in their journey towards being reunited.
The Justice Nest team accompanied Wanjiku to the children’s home, where they were warmly received by the management. During the visit, the team shared updates on Wanjiku’s circumstances and progress, supported by a verbal report and previously shared photos and videos. These helped the Children’s Officer and the children’s home management better understand her situation and assess her readiness to care for her daughter.
Following the discussions, the feedback was encouraging. Wanjiku was considered to be making progress towards safely taking her daughter home, and her current living environment was considered suitable for the child. This was an important step towards restoring their family bond while ensuring that the child’s safety and well-being remain central to the process.
Wanjiku has been given additional dates to visit the children’s home and continue bonding with her daughter. Repeated visits provide an opportunity for mother and child to strengthen their relationship as the relevant stakeholders work towards the next steps in reunification. The family hopes to complete this process soon, with the possibility of her daughter returning home following the planned visits and any necessary final arrangements.
At Justice Nest, we recognise that family reunification is a process that requires patience, collaboration and careful consideration of a child’s best interests. Working alongside Children’s Officers and children’s home management, we support mothers as they rebuild their circumstances and demonstrate their readiness to provide safe and nurturing homes for their children.
For Wanjiku and her daughter, every visit brings renewed hope. Their journey reminds us that family-centred justice is not only about addressing legal challenges; it is also about restoring relationships, strengthening families and helping children grow in safe, loving environments.
At Justice Nest, we remain committed to helping mothers and children rebuild their lives and find their way back to one another, one step at a time. We are always grateful for the continued support, go to our page: www.justicenest.org/donate or contact us on to see how you can show your love for the children.
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