Elim Home believes that "every life has a meaning" and is thus dedicated to providing optimal care and maximizing the potential of each child under their guardianship. Nursing staff provide 24 hour care which is supplemented with other therapies which aim to enhance the level of independence of each child. Children are broken up into smaller manageable groups of about 7 according to mental age, physical ability and gender. Each unit has its own caregiver who acts as a house parent and provides for the particular needs of each individual child. Beyond simply providing for the essentials of feeding, bathing and caring for these children, the Home strives to enhance potential and development through teaching life skills such as self feeding, toilet training and self dressing.