Supporting the Transition to Adulthood

As the first girls raised at the Unatti Group Home for Girls reached adulthood, Unatti Foundation recognized a critical truth: graduation is not an ending—it is another transition that requires care, preparation, and support.

Launched in 2017, the Unatti Reintegration Program walks alongside young women as they move from the stability of the Group Home into independent, self-reliant adulthood. Each young woman is supported in choosing the path that feels right for her—whether that means establishing an independent life of her own or returning to her family of origin.

For those who return to their blood families, there is often a strong cultural expectation to provide financially, care for elders, and step into leadership roles within the household. This responsibility can be meaningful, and it can also carry significant pressure—especially within communities shaped by poverty and traditional gender norms. For others, independent living offers space to grow professionally and personally, while remaining connected to family in different ways.

Unatti does not prescribe a single outcome. Instead, we support each young woman in navigating these choices with dignity, clarity, and cultural sensitivity—honoring both her personal aspirations and her family responsibilities.

To ensure no young woman makes this transition alone, Unatti’s Reintegration Officer begins working one-on-one with each girl up to two years before her transition. Together, they develop a personalized reintegration plan shaped by her education, goals, family dynamics, emotional readiness, and financial realities. Each transition is intentionally tailor-made, reflecting the individuality of every young woman and the life she is building.

At Unatti, our responsibility does not end when a girl leaves the home. We continue to walk beside her—supporting her as she steps into adulthood with confidence, choice, and the freedom to define her own future.