Helping our Neighbors

Helping our Neighbors

When we purchased the piece of property where La Casa de mi Padre is located, we knew that investing in the community around us would be essential to safety, growth and being good neighbors. Over the years, many of our neighbors have come to feel a bit like family. We...
Playing at Night

Playing at Night

We all know what it is like to have an idea and wait to see it to fruition. For years, our houseparents have asked that we consider illuminating the soccer field and basketball court so that they could be used at night. In El Salvador, it gets dark between 6:00 and...

Importance of Father Figures 

June is the month when we celebrate fathers worldwide. The father figure is of significant importance in a child’s life. Our model for caring for children is unique. We value both the role of the father and the mother, thus a set of houseparents run and manage each of...

Life Planning and Learning

As our children grow, so does our school. We currently have 24 children in grades kindergarten through their last year in high school. Our students who are 14 and older participate in life planning courses. The first year includes many activities which are aimed at...