“Hogar de Amor y Protección al Niño” was started in January of 1992 in a rented house. We stayed there for a year until 1993 when we had the opportunity to acquire the "Casa Matriz" property. At that time the home had the capacity for 22 children. However, after a year, we added an area for girls, more rooms for volunteers, a play area, and a laundry room. We now have a capacity for 44 children, 22 girls and 22 boys from 6 to 12 years of age.  From 1992 until now, this work has gone far beyond anything that we could have imagined. All thanks going to God and to each of the people and institutions that have helped us.

Blanca Azucena Virgen Andrés Inicio
April 26th, 1995  

Blanca is the youngest of three children who came to the home in August 2003. Her sister Graciela is with her in the Casa Matriz and Araceli is in the teen girl’s home. Blanca’s parents had separated, and the sole care of the three girls fell to the mother. She was working part of the day and all night, and the girls were left alone to care for themselves for long periods of time. The girls’ grandparents were too sick and poor to care for them and came to us for help on their behalf. Blanca is very quiet and also presenting speech problems. However, she is an enthusiastic learner, which is allowing her to make great advances in her academics. We believe that as Blanca learns to trust the Lord that He will do great things in her life. 

Liz Karina Villegas Castillo Inicio

November 29th, 1996

“Karina” arrived at the children’s home in August 2003 along with her sister Selena. They have a brother who is living in another institution in the city. Karina and Selena had also been living in the other institution, but this was just a short-term placement. The children had been abandoned and neglected and were very needy of a stable home and “family” atmosphere that we are able to provide. Karina came with severe speech and learning problems, among others. It is our prayer that with special programs and attention, and the Lord’s help, that Karina will see great improvements. We believe that as she learns to trust Jesus that He will fill her with His love and bring hope to her future.

Nidia Guadalupe Ramírez Rentería Inicio

January 29th, 1998

Nidia and her sister Valeria came to the children’s home in February 2004. They had previously been with us for 4 days a few months earlier, on the recommendation of a social worker, as the girls hadn’t eaten all weekend. We were at capacity in the Casa Cuna at the time, so other arrangements were made. Then, once again, social services asked us to take the girls, as the home situation had deteriorated and the children were at risk. The girls arrived hungry once again. Nidia arrived with a lot of fear in her eyes. It took some time before we were able to gain her trust, and we often found her lying about situations to protect herself. Slowly, the barriers came down and she began to thrive in a stable, loving environment. Nidia was soon volunteering to pray at meals and in the mornings before school. She has moved on to the Casa Matriz, but still looks out for Valeria and is a loving sister. It is wonderful to see the changes that Jesus is making in this young girl’s life.

Ana Luisa Carriera Buendía Inicio

October 24th, 1996

Ana arrived at the children’s home in October, 2004. She came with her twin sister Monica and her older sister Andrea. All three girls are living in the Casa Matriz. The children are here because their mother is a single mom and had to work long hours, leaving the children alone. Her shifts often varied, and when she had to work late at night, it became a dangerous situation for three young girls. Both Ana Luisa and Monica suffer from asthma and Ana Luisa has a heart murmur. Their mother’s wage wasn’t sufficient to pay for the medical treatment the girls required. When “Anilu” arrived, she was very quiet and was in constant need of her asthma medication. Her health has improved, and no longer needs the medication. She has developed many friendships with the other girls in the home.

Johana Margarita Martínez Avalos Inicio

February 4th, 1999 

Johana and her brother Daniel arrived at the children’s home in July 2005. The children are here because they were basically abandoned by their father, and their mother passed away two years ago, after a lengthy illness. They had been living with their grandmother, but she was no longer able to care for them, due to her age and economic hardship. The grandmother approached us to take the children so that they could be cared for and go to school. When Johana arrived, she was very reserved, and was often depressed over the death of her mother. Little by little she has learned to put her trust in God and is conscious that He always loves her and will never leave her.

Angelita Avillaneda Gómez Inicio

January 27th, 2000

Angelita arrived at the children’s’ home in August 2006, along with her sister Alejandra and her brother Roberto. Angelita is in the Casa Matriz, and Alejandra and Roberto are in the Casa Cuna. The children came to us through social services. Their mother sought help when she just couldn’t cope anymore. She worked picking lemons, leaving the children alone for long periods of time. She was concerned for their safety as they lived right near the highway. The little bit she was able to earn wasn’t enough to provide adequate nutrition for her children. When Angelita arrived she didn’t respect the regulations of the home. She had never been to school, and since she was of school age, it was necessary to put her into the first grade level, but without having attended kindergarten, she was lacking basic skills. Thanks to a caring teacher, she has been able to attend first grade, but work at a preschool level with the intention to bring her skills up to first grade level for next year.

Cinthia Betzaida López Aguirre Inicio

October 26th, 1992

Cinthya arrived at the children’s home in September 2006. Previously, she had been in the home for a period of 5 years after which time her mother had taken her out to return to her hometown. After spending 4 years there, her mom decided to return to Colima because the little town was so poor and there were no possibilities for Cinthya to continue her education. Rather than go to the teen girls’ home, Cinthya is living in the Casa Matriz. She is more than just one of the kids; she is helping out with many of the responsibilities of the home and is providing an excellent example for the younger girls.

Diana Cicilia Solorzano Berumen Inicio

February 16th, 1998

Diane arrived at the home in August 2007, and is living in the Casa Matriz. She is with us because her parents separated and she went to live with her mom who badly neglected her. When her dad saw that Diana wasn’t being cared for, he took her to live with him, but soon realized that with the very long hours that he had to work, that he wasn’t able to give the little girl attention and care that she needed either, so he came to us for help. Diana was very hyperactive when she first arrived, having a difficult time submitting to authority and obeying the rules. Now that Diana has spent some time in the home, the staff have noticed a great change and improvement in her as she is learning about Jesus and his love for her.

Claudia Alejandra Medina Ramírez Inicio

November 3rd, 1998 

Claudia came to us from the city of Tecomán, Colima in August 2007. She lives in the Casa Matriz and her younger brother Jose Antonio is in the Casa Cuna. The children are with us because there was great concern for their safety. The father had abandoned the family and the mother was negligent in their care. The children spent most of their time in the streets and the neighbors were concerned for their physical and mental well being. When Claudia arrived at the home she told many lies and took things that didn’t belong to her. Since being here she has greatly improved in this aspect, and we know that as she accepts the love of Jesus and has a desire to please Him, that He can make many changes in her life and give her a hope for the future.

Laila Guadalupe Ortiz Torres Inicio

January 23rd, 2001

Laila and her two brothers came to live in the children’s home in November 2003.  She and her little brother Jorge are living in the Casa Cuna, while older brother Adolfo is in the Casa Matriz. The children had been abandoned by both their parents and left in the care of their grandmother.  The grandma had to work in order to provide for the children, but wasn’t able to because the children were too young to leave on their own.  Laila was pretty lonely and scared when she first arrived at the home, and cried most of the time.  She soon learned to adapt to the routine and began to enjoy the other children and all the activities.  She now feels secure and is a happy participant in all the activities the day has to offer.  It is our prayer that as she joins in with the devotion and prayer times that she will accept the love that Jesus has to offer her, and the hope He can give for Laila’s future.

Leslie Guadalupe Díaz Garcia Inicio

September 26th, 2000 

Leslie became a member of the Casa Matriz in August 2007. She is with us because her father abandoned the family and her mom was left with no support and in addition to Leslie, she also had a small baby to care for. Even though she was working, she was unable to make ends meet, and because of her concern for Leslie’s wellbeing, came to us for help. Leslie was very sad and discouraged when she arrived at the home, but she quickly made friends with some of the other girls and is now very happy. She loves to work and was always watching and asking in order to learn how to do the household chores. We know that as Leslie spends time in the home and learns about the love that Jesus has for her that she will accept Him as her Lord and Savior.

Jorge Luis Franco Robolledo Inicio

December 2nd, 1993

Jorge came to the children’s home in February 1999. He is an only child. His mother died when Jorge was born, and his alcoholic father was irresponsible in caring for him. His grandmother took him in, but she had to work all day and had no one to care for him. When Jorge arrived, he was a very shy boy, crying much of the time. He has opened up a lot and has become very loving. However, he has a knack for trouble, and not much escapes him! In spite of his mischievousness, he has learned so much about the love of Jesus and it is our prayer that the Lord will use this boy in a mighty way.

Juan Bernardo Piña Juárez Inicio

July 31st, 1998

“Jonny” and his brother Omar came to live in the children’s’ home in May 2005. The boys had been living with their grandmother since their mother went illegally to the United States to work, hoping to improve their economic situation. Shortly after arriving in the U.S.A., the mother ended up in jail, and no longer sent money to the grandmother for the children’s support. The grandmother worked, leaving the kids alone for long periods of time, but even so, her income wasn’t sufficient to support the children, so she approached us for help. When John arrived he was very quiet. He hadn’t been to school, even though it was obligatory for his age. He was finally accepted in the school, and is putting lots of effort into his studies.

José Daniel Martinez Avalos Inicio

February 8th, 1998

Daniel and his little sister Johana arrived at the children’s home in July 2005. The children are here because their mother died about two years ago. Their father was never responsible for them, either financially or physically. He was gone most of the time and would show up sporadically. The grandmother took charge of the children, but later found that because of her age and lack of economic resources, that it was becoming increasingly difficult to care for the children and approached us for help. When Daniel arrived, he was hyperactive and didn’t obey the rules. He was often in conflict with the other children because of his behavior. We are seeing positive changes in Daniel and are working with him and believe that with the Lord’s help Daniel will be able to achieve great things.

Marcos Ventura Reinaldo Inicio

March 8th, 2000

Marcos came to the children’s’ home in July 2002, along with his older brother and sister, José and Carmen. The children had been living in Puerto Vallarta with their mother. Their living situation had become dangerous to the children’s well being, so the mother took the children and ran away. She approached us for help, as she was unable to care for and support three young children herself. Marcos is living in the preschool home. He is a very quiet, obedient boy. He enjoys the interaction with the other children in the home. He is very attentive while he watches Christian videos and listens to devotions, and it is our prayer that the message of Jesus’ love will sink deep into his heart.

Mario Ramírez Tolentino Inicio

October 27th, 1997

 Mario and his younger brother Ismael arrived at the Casa Matriz in August 2007. The boys are with us because their mom abandoned them, leaving their father to care for Mario and Ismael. They were living in Veracruz, and their father was unable to care for them because of his need to work to support the family. He eventually had to come to Colima to find work, leaving the boys with an aunt. The aunt then suffered an accident and was unable to care for Mario and his brother. The father had to pick the boys up from Veracruz and came to us for help. Mario was very quiet and reluctant to interact with the other boys when he first arrived. However, that quickly changed and he now loves to play soccer and is involved in all the other activities that the boys do. Our desire for Mario is that he would find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, through the teaching he enjoys in the daily devotion times.

Ismael Ramírez Tolentino Inicio

July 9th, 2001

Ismael arrived at the Casa Matriz in August 2007, along with his older brother Mario. They came to us from Veracruz. The boys are with us because their mom abandoned them, leaving their father to care for Ismael and Mario. Their father was unable to care for them because of his need to work to support the family. He eventually had to come to Colima to find work, leaving the boys with an aunt. The aunt then suffered an accident and was unable to care for Ismael and his brother. The father had to pick the boys up from Veracruz and came to us for help. Ismael was very reserved and quiet when he first arrived, and little by little he has become more outgoing and friendly. He is responsible and grateful to have a place to live and a large family who love and look out for him. We know that Jesus has a plan for this boy’s life and for that reason has brought him from far away to learn of His love.