The Lived Experiences of Discharged Home for Girls Clients in Region 10

In the Philippines, little is known about the lives of residential care children post-discharge, much so within a particular region. With this gap in literature, this phenomenological research explored the lived experiences of discharged Home for Girls clients in Region 10 (Northern Mindanao), Philippines. To understand these women's experiences, the study employed a transcendental phenomenological design. Four discharged clients participated in the study. At the time of their interviews, all participants were aged 18 to 21 and had one to two years of lived experience post-discharge. Each participant completed three in-depth phenomenological interviews. Each interview averaged one hour and fifteen minutes. Transcripts were coded and analyzed using the HyperRESEARCH software. Following Colaizzi’s seven-step phenomenological approach, the following themes emerged: 1) socio-behavioral post-discharge challenges, 2) struggles of reintegrating into home life, 3) transformative changes after discharge, 4) reconstructing self and life perspective after discharge. These themes describe post-discharge clients' experiences. In conclusion, post-discharge clients face challenges beyond their control that limit their ability to achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and others. It is therefore recommended that aftercare services delivery be strengthened through the collaboration of different stakeholders, capitalizing on clients' strengths and resilience.

aftercare, phenomenology, discharged clients, lived experiences, Home for Girls

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