Tijuana Shelters for Children

The children of GCH are brought to us through the Mexican Social Services department due to abuse, neglect and/ or abandonment. Before being placed at GCH they are housed in the temporary Children's shelters in Tijuana. Just prior to Christmas, we had the opportunity to visit one of these shelters, an experience we won't forget. We weren't allowed to take any photos, so I'll try to describe it to you briefly in words...

The shelter housed a few hundred children and while it was "clean", it was clearly an "institution". Children had a bed, but no personal items or personal space. Additionally, once brought into the shelter the children cannot leave unless the social services takes them somewhere -- not even to go to school. They are locked in with big bars and tall fences around the property. Minimal schooling is provided in the one room classroom by one teacher.
In the babies' room, there were about 45 children with just a few helpers. We couldn't help but notice the babies that were just a few days old!

The reason for our visit was to understand where our kids come from and how GCH can help. It is the desire of GCH to someday open a home for babies and seniors wherein we can house some of these little ones and provide loving care.
GCH recently acquired a property on which to build these homes. In addition, God seems to be moving in the hearts of people to get involved (financially, serving here, etc). Would you please continue to pray with us? Pray for funding to develop this vision, for the shelters, for the children, for the staff we'll need, etc.