by mfh_com | Sep 21, 2026 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILY, HOME
WE ARE IMPORTANT Working with children who have difficult pasts can get complicated. It’s easy to label the children as challenging, untruthful, violent, disrespectful, destructive – along with a mirage of other negative behaviors on the very tough days. While...
by mfh_com | Jul 16, 2026 | CHILDREN, FAMILY, GOOD STORIES, HOME
THE POWER OF SERVING AS A FAMILY Many parents intentionally plan moments to connect with their children. They might go out for dinner together, engage in a shared hobby, or even plan a weekend getaway. While these activities are valuable, have you ever considered a...
by mfh_com | Sep 16, 2025 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILY, GOOD STORIES, HOME, Mission Teams & Visitors, Uncategorized
TRAINING, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RESTORATION We live in a time when much information is available and research seems to be ongoing. Thus we, at La Casa, believe ongoing training is beneficial and neccessary to best do what we are called to do. All of the children we serve...
by mfh_com | Aug 11, 2025 | CHILDREN, FAMILY, GOOD STORIES, HOME
CHEERING FAMILIES ON Ana, now almost sixteen years old, has had hopes of being able to spend time with her mother for many years now. Although some difficult circumstances required separation, Ana has always had the desire to reconnect and build a better relationship....
by mfh_com | Aug 26, 2024 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILY, GOOD STORIES, HOME
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...
by mfh_com | Jul 29, 2024 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILY, GOOD STORIES, HOME
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...
