Youth Transition Center

The articles below highlight our work in our Youth Transition Program (YTP) in Bucharest, Romania.

By Alin Panican Co-founder & CEO, Bread of Life May 26, 2025
Help Us Prepare for a Warm Winter As spring arrives in the mountains of Broșteni, Romania, we are already looking ahead to the next winter. For most of us, staying warm is as simple as turning up the thermostat or paying the gas bill. But for the children at the Bread of Life Children’s Home, we must prepare for warmth—months in advance.
By Debora R. Brown Volunteer Sponsorship Director May 26, 2025
Darius’ Journey: A Story of Faith, Love, and Resilience Darius’ life has been shaped by resilience, unwavering faith, and the power of love. His mother passed away when he was very young, leaving a void that shaped much of his child hood. Growing up in a family that moved frequently due to financial struggles, he learned to find joy in the simple things—playing outside with friends and making the most of each moment. But everything changed when he arrived at the Bread of Life (BOL) Home.
By Coleman Bailey May 26, 2025
Building Homes for Vulnerable Youth Anywhere you go in the world, transitioning from the dependence of childhood to the independence of adulthood is a major challenge. Today, one of the greatest “gaps” in global orphan care is serving a child during this critical period.
By Luminita Panican, Program Coordinator YTP January 17, 2025
We want you to know how deeply grateful we are for your vital role in Bread of Life Ministries. Your prayers and sacrificial support have been, and continue to be, a lifeline to families, widows, the elderly, and countless children in need across Eastern Europe.
By Alin Panican BOL Founder April 5, 2024
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
By Bread of Life Team August 17, 2022
It’s a happy graduation month at Bread of Life! We are excited to celebrate with our graduates and proud of their hard work. In our newsletters, we often share stories about the children we serve, but we wanted you to hear from them. We have asked each graduating senior to share a bit about themselves. […]
By Bread of Life Team January 25, 2022
Night was falling in the bustling city of Bucharest on Dec.12th, and for most residents there, it was “life as usual.” But for four young people (Eliza, Nicoleta, Nicu and Andreea) from “BOL Youth Transition,” it was a special evening. There was, no doubt, some trepidation mixed with excitement and deep joy and peace as […]
By Bread of Life Team September 7, 2021
Every month we share updates about the BOL children. We focus a lot on their needs and how we constantly find ways to help them. It is a blessing for us to see the impact our ministry has. Today, I want to introduce our Youth Transition Program team to you. This team helped make a […]
By Bread of Life Team November 18, 2020
We have a diverse group of youth with varied backgrounds in our Youth Transition Program. Andreea joined our YTP in Bucharest last year, but her family connection with the ministry of Bread of Life has been a long one. Her mother and father are employees at the Bread of Life Children’s Home. We wanted to […]
By Bread of Life Team September 1, 2020
  What does it take for a kid to thrive in life? Besides, a lot of love and affection? It also takes a lot of hard work from their side and a lot of support from ours. This year we had five kids finish high school, Andreea, Sorina, Nicoleta, Daniel and Ghiorghita. Some of them […]
By Bread of Life Team May 3, 2016
Children grow and change so quickly. The first children who arrived at the Bread of Life Orphanage in 2003 are now grown. We are different from government orphanages because we consider children we take in to be family members. We work with them into their later years to become self-sufficient, not dropping them when they […]