AS part of its ongoing 50th birthday celebrations, KFC Jamaica has donated $7 million to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), reinforcing its commitment to national development and child welfare.

The donation will see 14 children’s homes — one in each parish — each receive a $500,000 donation aimed at enhancing infrastructure, improving standards of care, strengthening emergency preparedness, and delivering targeted support where the need is most critical.

“As we planned our 50th birthday celebrations, we wanted to do more than simply mark the milestone, we wanted to give back in a way that would leave a meaningful and lasting impact,” said Andrei Roper, marketing manager at KFC Jamaica.

“For five decades, Jamaicans have embraced and supported us. This donation is our way of expressing gratitude — by investing in the younger generation and the dedicated caregivers who work tirelessly to shape brighter, more hopeful futures,” added Roper.

The CPFSA has identified persistent but often invisible challenges facing children’s homes across the country. Many of the facilities are working with outdated infrastructure and limited resources, while also supporting children who have experienced trauma from abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

These challenges, though not always seen by the public, directly impact the quality of care and the emotional well-being of the children.

With limited funding, homes often struggle to consistently provide counselling, academic support, and recreational outlets, all essential for helping children heal and thrive.

In welcoming the donation the CPFSA noted that it allows each home to strengthen these critical areas of care. Additionally, five Government-operated homes will benefit from disaster preparedness support, including the acquisition of emergency supplies.