by mfh_com | Jul 27, 2021 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILIES, GOOD STORIES, HOME
Family is the word we like to use to describe how we work in La Casa. Our three homes, each directed by a set of houseparents, are the core of how we care for the children we serve. Children live in family units, bringing much needed stability and attention that each...
by mfh_com | Jun 28, 2021 | CHILDREN, FAMILIES, HOME
As we are getting ready to wrap up the month of June where we have been celebrating the gift of fathers, we wanted to share with you some words from our house dad in the Grace Home. In a culture where at least three out of every four children do not live with a father...
by mfh_com | Jun 14, 2021 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILIES, GOOD STORIES, HOME
On June 17, we celebrate Father’s Day here in El Salvador. In La Casa, the father figure is a big deal. Approximately 80% of children in El Salvador live without a father present in the home. That percentage is even higher for the population we serve. Therefore, the...
by mfh_com | Mar 23, 2021 | CHILDREN, FAMILIES, GOOD STORIES, HOME
One of the most challenging, yet rewarding, aspects of La Casa de mi Padre ministry is working with the biological families of the children we serve. In the past few years, we have been called to serve 17 new children which brings numerous opportunities to reach out...
by mfh_com | Jan 12, 2021 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILIES, GOOD STORIES, HOME
We step into 2021 with hope. Hope because God is with us, helping us to fight any battle we may enter in this year. He has proved Himself faithful – always. We would like to share some words from Gary, our Executive Director. Thank you for stepping into a new year...
by mfh_com | Nov 19, 2020 | CHILDREN, ENGLISH, FAMILIES, GOOD STORIES
2020 has brought many unexpected twist and turns, including a record year for rainfall. El Salvador has a rainy season and a dry season, the rainy season running from May through October. This year, the rains have extended on into November. Tropical storms Amanda and...
