Children of all ages are embraced by this loving family, Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, Spanish for Our Little Brothers and Sisters. Some have been abandoned. Others have lost one or both parents and have no one to care for them. Many have physical and emotional scars that eventually heal as they begin to trust their new family.

The homes provide shelter, food, clothing, health-care and education in a Christian family environment.

The children at the homes that we support are happy, loved, well fed, and well educated. They are given shelter from the harsh surroundings and the malaise of the streets. They are given a structure to help them persist without the support of parents. The homes house children from infancy through the high school age.

Each home strives to be self-sustaining.

In Honduras, the orphanage produces 1,500 fresh eggs and 300 liters of milk each day.

The homes each have living spaces, a kitchen and a dining hall. There are chapels for worship, clinics, primary and secondary schools, and workshops where children can learn trades such as carpentry and welding.

A careful balance of five principles helps the children succeed and live in harmony:

Love & Security

The children are raised in a loving environment, secure in the knowledge they will never be forced to leave the home, never be separated from their siblings, nor given up for adoption. Their spiritual and emotional needs are nourished, preparing them for adulthood equipped with tools to break the cycle of poverty.

Sharing, Work, & Responsibility

Every child has a daily job, from dusting and mopping to cooking and farming. The older youth give a year or more of service as house directors, medical assistants, craft apprentices, office staff, and other important roles. The children find pride in contributing to their family's survival. They keep each other accountable in their work, studies and relationships with others.

Education

Children are provided an education through the secondary level and are encouraged to pursue either a trade or further education. Some, attend college on scholarships. In countries where the average education is at the 3rd grade level, these children not only survive, but are given the tools to thrive and become valuable contributors to to their communities.