Meet our Children

Meet Gloria. She is 1 year old and recently joined our girls’ home. She is a happy, observant baby who rarely cries and loves engaging with the world by playing with her toys, watching the older girls sing and dance, and being held by the ‘tías.’ Outside, she loves rides in her stroller and looking at the flowers in the park. We hope to see her grow stronger, stay healthy, and take her first steps this year.

Gloria

Hello! My name is Felicidad. I am 5 years old, and I love playing outside, especially on the swings at the park. They make me feel like I am flying. My mother, Maribel, is my biggest inspiration. I dream of becoming a doctor one day.

Felicidad

Hello! My name is Raquel. I am 9 years old, and I love going to Scouts every Saturday afternoon. I’m a fast runner, and I love games that let me jump a lot, like ‘liga liga’ with the other girls. My caregivers inspire me because they keep me safe and care for me. I dream of becoming a policewoman so I can help people in need.

Raquel

Hello! My name is Marta. I am 12 years old, and I love physical education, especially anything we can do outside with a ball. At home, I love playing ‘liga-liga’ with the other girls. The caregivers inspire me because they take such good care of me. When I grow up, I would like to be a policewoman.

Marta

Hello! My name is Wendy. I am 8 years old, and I love going to Scouts every Saturday afternoon. I also love playing with my dolls and bikes, and jumping games with the other girls. My big sister, Alma, inspires me. She helps me and looks out for me. I would like to be a teacher one day so I can teach little kids like me.

Wendy

Hello! My name is Nuria. I am 12 years old, and I love jumping rope and playing tag at the park. Both use up my energy. My favourite subject is math because it comes easily to me. My big sister, Serafina, inspires me because she is smart and helps me when I need her. When I grow up, I would like to be a nurse so I can help people.

Nuria

Hello! My name is Alma. I am 12 years old, and I love Scouts on Saturday afternoons, art class, and playing ‘liga-liga’ with the other girls. I also love helping the caregivers prepare meals. My caregivers inspire me because they care for all of us. When I’m older, I’d like to be a doctor or study cosmetology. I haven’t decided yet.

Alma

Hello! My name is Clara. I am 17 years old, and I love art. It relaxes me and makes me feel confident. This year I tried paintball for the first time and started my first job as a chef’s assistant at a food stall. The caregivers and my ‘big sister’ mentor inspire me by guiding me when I go off track. I would like to study cosmetology because I’m very good at doing hair, and I’m learning makeup too.

Clara

Hello! My name is Dalia. I am 14 years old, and I love physical education, especially being active and playing soccer. At home, I like ‘Pata-Pata,’ a running and jumping game. My younger siblings inspire me every day because I can be a good example for them. I have three jobs I think I’d like one day: nurse, lawyer, or teacher. I’m not sure yet, but I have time to decide.

Dalia

Hello! My name is Sandra. I am 11 years old, and I love Scouts on Saturday afternoons and playing ‘Liga liga’ with the other girls because I get to jump a lot. My favourite subject is language because I love to read. The ‘tías’ and my big sister, Mari, inspire me because they help me when I’m having a difficult day. When I get older, I would like to be a nurse, like a couple of my ‘tías,’ so I can help people.

Sandra

Hello! My name is Mari. I am 12 years old, and I love physical education, especially anything where we get to do exercises. At home, my favourite game is Monopoly with the older girls. The caregivers inspire me because they love me and encourage me to do my best. When I’m older, I would like to go to university and study nursing.

Mari

Meet Miguel. He is 1 year old and recently took his first steps. He can now get around for short stretches by holding on to whatever furniture or person is within reach. He loves playing with the sensory toys he received for his birthday, and the older boys in the home dote on him constantly, making him laugh with their silly antics. He lights up when he sees the people closest to him. We hope to see him running and talking by the end of the year.

Miguel

Hello! My name is Dante. I am 5 years old, and I love riding my little car, especially when we get to ride it in the street. At home, I like playing ‘gusanito’ with the other boys. We follow the leader wherever he goes. My caregivers inspire me because they care for me and make me laugh. When I get big, I would like to be a policeman and wear a uniform.

Dante

Hello! My name is Mario. I am 5 years old, and I love racing the other boys with our toy cars. We each have one we can push to go fast. I am learning to read at school, which is my favourite thing. My older sister, Dalia, inspires me because she teaches me everything. When I get big, I would like to be a chef. I like helping in the kitchen now.

Mario

Hello! My name is Ignacio. I am 11 years old, and I love jumping rope. I feel like I get stronger every time. I also love playing soccer with my friends at recess. My caregivers inspire me because I learn new things from them every day, and they help me manage my emotions. When I’m big, I want to be a doctor. I’d like to wear a white coat and have an office.

Ignacio

Hello! My name is Martin. I am 8 years old, and I love physical education. Playing outside is my favourite thing. At home, racing the manual go-carts is the game I love most. My caregivers inspire me, and so do the older boys in the home, who I always try to join when they’re playing. When I grow up, I’d like to be a physical education teacher, because my favourite thing is to play with balls and run outside.

Martin

Hello! My name is David. I am 11 years old, and I love soccer. I play with the older boys at home and with my friends at recess. I work hard at school, and last year I was top of my class. I love Scouts on Saturdays and going on camping trips. My caregivers inspire me to keep doing my best. When I’m older, I’d like to be in the military. It looks interesting.

David

Hello! My name is Alarico. I am 16 years old, and I love volleyball. It’s my favourite sport, and my team won first place in our summer tournament. At school, I love biology because the teacher is dynamic, and I learn through the pictures we draw. I am self-motivated to accomplish my dreams. I would like to be a systems engineer when I’m older.

Alarico

Hello! My name is Samuel. I am 15 years old, and I love running outside in wide open spaces. It makes me feel free and uses up all my energy. At school, my favourite subject is biology because I like learning about plants and animals. Lionel Messi inspires me because I admire everything he does. I hope to sing in public one day, in some capacity. I really love to sing.

Samuel

Hello! My name is Benito. I am 10 years old, and I love racing manual go-carts with the boys. I also love soccer, both at home and at school with my friends. At school, my favourite subject is technology because the teacher shows us how to use a computer. My caregivers inspire me to do my best. When I get older, I would like to be a teacher.

Benito

Hello! My name is Tomas. I am 14 years old, and I love building things with Legos. It helps me concentrate. My favourite subject in school is math because I’m learning to add. I recently started volunteering at a local shelter for rescued dogs, where I help clean up and give the dogs love. Caregiver Cinthya inspires me because she is fun and takes care of us. When I get older, I would like to be a chef, because I like to eat many delicious dishes.

Tomas

Hello! My name is Bemabe. I am 17 years old, and I love playing volleyball with my friends and playing with the younger kids in the home, because it makes me feel young again. I’m in my final year of high school, and I’ve been working at a local dessert shop, which I really enjoy. My older sisters and the caregivers inspire me to do my best. I think I would like to be a teacher one day, because I like teaching younger kids.

Bemabe

Hello! My name is Cristobal. I am 13 years old, and I love chess because it makes me think strategically. I’m also taking volleyball classes. They’re active and fun, but not as rough as soccer. My favourite subject in school is math; I understand it easily. My older sister, Serafina, is a key support in my life and inspires me every day. I would like to study to be a civil engineer or a systems engineer.

Cristobal

We walk alongside children and youth at every stage of their development. We provide safe, nurturing homes for young children and equip teens with the skills they need for independent living. Through holistic care, personalized support, education, and skill-building, we help each young person grow in confidence, resilience, and hope for the future.