Nature of the Project

MSC is constructin on this property a children's home for mentally and physically disabled young adults. Called Jacob's Ladder, the complex will house some 400 severely physically and mentally disabled young persons over 18 years of age, drawn from MSC and other children's homes in Jamaica. MSC staff will also live on the property.

Some of the children who will be transferred to Jacob's Ladder are currently housed at Jerusalem! Village, which is sited within one of MSC's properties. Others will come from Best Care Lodge, National Children's Home and other children's homes in Jamaica.

The Jacob's Ladder facility will be the only one in all of Jamaica for physically and mentally disabled persons over 18 years of age.