Who We Serve Located on a ranch in a valley near the town of Ocozocoautla, Hogar Infantil is a magical
place of the heart that provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and --
most importantly -- hope to about 100 destitute, abandoned and abused children.
Originally begun as a shelter for boys, since 1990 Hogar's doors have also been open to
girls who now comprise about one-third of the ranch's population. One in four of
Hogar's children is a true orphan; the remainder have no adult who can safely and
adequately care for them. Children arrive on our doorstep with empty bellies and the
clothes on their back, hopeless, uneducated survivors of a life of poverty.
What We Provide
At Hogar Infantil, these children find a home that won't abandon them. Rather, they
are given the tools to become healthy, independent adults. Hogar's children truly
appreciate the opportunity to go to school. Early abuse, deprivation and
malnutrition make it difficult for all of Hogar's children to be successful in pursuing
higher education. Providing our children with practical skills such as sewing,
carpentry, auto mechanics, farming and hairdressing, along with the 3 Rs, bolsters their
self-esteem and assures their independence when they leave Hogar. The recent
addition of a sewing cooperative that produces commercial quality t-shirts provides
Hogar's teenage youth with important life skills such as a work ethic and money
management. It also gives them a nest egg for establishing themselves when they
leave Hogar.
Outcomes About one in four of our residents pursues a higher education, fully supported by Hogar.
Through the years, the support of our donors has provided the opportunity for these
young people to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, and public administrators,
to name just a few. During their college years, they work at Hogar a few hours each
week, helping to reduce our expenses and providing encouragement and positive role
modeling to the younger children that keep the hope of a life without poverty alive in the
heart of Hogar Infantil.
Hogar's children study hard, and they also work hard at their chores. Everyone is
responsible for his or her personal area and has a community responsibility such as
washing dishes or windows, tending the garden or the animals, doing the laundry. Of equal
importance is the time provided for recreation. Visitors to Hogar always remark on
how well our children get along with one another. This spirit of interdependence and
cooperation contribute to the success of our award-winning soccer and basketball teams.
Spiritual growth is also promoted at Hogar Infantil. Nondenominational both in our
support and our operation, we provide opportunities for children to participate in the
worship place of their own or their family's choosing and to receive instruction and
mentoring to support them in their spiritual
life. Hogar's graduates are frequently asked to provide motivational talks and moral
guidance to our children and adolescents. Back to top.
Located on a ranch in a valley near the town of Ocozocoautla, Hogar Infantil is a magical
place of the heart that provides food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and --
most importantly -- hope to about 100 destitute, abandoned and abused children.
Originally begun as a shelter for boys, since 1990 Hogar's doors have also been open to
girls who now comprise about one-third of the ranch's population. One in four of
Hogar's children is a true orphan; the remainder have no adult who can safely and
adequately care for them. Children arrive on our doorstep with empty bellies and the
clothes on their back, hopeless, uneducated survivors of a life of poverty.
About one in four of our residents pursues a higher education, fully supported by Hogar.
Through the years, the support of our donors has provided the opportunity for these
young people to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, and public administrators,
to name just a few. During their college years, they work at Hogar a few hours each
week, helping to reduce our expenses and providing encouragement and positive role
modeling to the younger children that keep the hope of a life without poverty alive in the
heart of Hogar Infantil.