We want our home to be "a family" for children who for whatever reason have none.

   Here they find a family, house, food, clothing, school and the care needed to develop an integral formation.

 Our education is based on human and spiritual values. We focus on developing self esteem and love of others, and developing the academic skills necessary to become totally independent and positive contributors to society.

   All the children go to school. Sometimes they require special education, so these children are taken to schools where such education can be accessed. When they reach a certain age, they are teach with tecnical skills which allow them to join the work force upon leaving the Home.

    For us it is essential that these children don't get disconnected from their nuclear families, which could contribute to irresponsible attidues from members of their families. Whenever possible, we try to solve the conflicts which originated the admission of the boys into our home, so that the child can return with his family.

    We are keenly interested in helping the children deal with and overcome the affects of abandonment and abuse. We hope that they can change their anger toward society, and learn to live with joy and love for others. Only under these circumstances can these children receive a truly integral education, helping them become positive toward themselves and productive members of society.

    We find this task fulfilling and joyful. If you are already a part of the community helping Los Pinos, we congratulate you. If not, we invite you to share with us the profound satisfaction experience of giving these children the hope of a better future.

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Benefited people during 2006

Minors:
  Living in the Children’s home       126
  Outside help                                104
  From other institutions                  73
                                                      303
Families:
  Support with training                       74
  Medical and psychological support   39
  Food support and clothes             136
                                                       249

Training to educators:
  From others institutions                  37
  From our Institution                        24
                                                         61

  Total benefited people           613

 

Classes

    In the Institution every child goes to the school. One of the most important aspects that we are interested in, is the abilites that the boys can learn with the different classes we provide. It is important that they can have many options whenever they start a work life. Some of the classes that we provide are:

Computer classes- Every child participates in an interactive program that was developed exclusively for them. They learn how to use the most common programs of the labor market. Some children show a big ability using computers.

Reading classes- A group of volunteers, managed by Mrs. Patrica Velarde and Mrs. Maria Concepcion Días de Bonilla, give reading classes. Knowledge is one of the bases of society and an important key to success. Reading a fundamental way to acquire knowledge, that is why we consider that this class is one of the best things that the boys can receive from our Institution.

Painting classes- Specially designed to support the children that are interested in acquiring abilities for painting. They are constantly motivated to develop their artistic sensibility, and of course painting can be the best way to express it.

Tae-kwon-do classes- This class is given to almost every child. Is a discipline that helps them to grow with tenacity, certainty, and character. At the same time, they reinforce their self esteem and personal security. Our children have competed in local and national tournaments, and they have developed successfully. As an example, three of our children have won in their category in national tournaments.

Expression and growth classes- The objective of the class is that children get in contact with their creativity in order to obtain a better integration of their experiences to their personal and external world. They train their breathing and make relaxing exercises, as well as different activities of visualization and creativity, and they express themselves through art.

Hand made classes- This class is given by Mrs. Cecilia Garcia de Quevedo, and it is focus on their ability to develop artesania. Motivate their creativity is a basic element in our Educational Model. We give them elements that can help them in their whole life, and this can not be done without the help of volunteers.

Classes outside the Children’s Home- For the youngest ones, we look for external opportunities that allow them to acquire technical skills, such as: painting, carpentry, weld, etc. In general, they have taken classes in the Cecati or the Cereti, and in some cases they have been train in donator’s companies. It is vital that our boys acquire technical skills that wil become opportunities to succes in the future.

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