Early Childhood Stimulation

Early Childhood Stimulation

EARLY CHILDHOOD STIMULATION Very young children are especially vulnerable to traumatic experiences. They are yet learning how to respond to their environment, and trauma interferes with healthy development. Trauma causes their brains to stay in an alert mode that...
Seasons of Change. Part 2

Seasons of Change. Part 2

SEASONS OF CHANGE. PART 2 We shared with you in our last blog that seasons are changing in La Casa. As adolescents age out of protective care, space is created in our homes. As of the latest statistics we know, there are over 200 children awaiting longer term...
Our Counselors

Our Counselors

OUR COUNSELORS Learning is never just over and done with in life, is it? We are thankful for the many lessons we have learned over the years of caring for children and working back with their families who come from very hard places. We are also grateful for the mercy...
Holidays and Family

Holidays and Family

“What word comes to mind when you think of the holidays?” When asked, the majority of people answer, “Family.” And as odd as it may seem, the children we serve within La Casa de mi Padre answer the same. They almost all say, “Time with family.” That is kind of odd...

Riding Team

This past week we kicked off our summer team season with a group from GlobalX out of Atlanta, GA. They partnered with our Therapeutic Riding Program.   Our riding program teaches the children responsibility, confidence, motor skills and offers an emotional outlet for...