Alvaro, at 15, is our youngest member. For the first time in his life, he is in a place where he is stable and growing. Alvaro had been in and out of numerous foster homes or on the street. He came to us voluntarily and has agreed to make his best effort towards taking advantage at what could be his last opportunity to complete his schooling. Alvaro is in the sixth grade of primary school. He is also taking afternoon art classes at a private school, and he is taking private computer classes on Saturdays.
Alvaro has recently committed his life to the Lord and is very involved in youth group.
Francis is 17 and is our hyperactive child. Just kidding. Frank is in his first year of high school (there are 5 years). Frank had been on his own for over a year when we opened the Casa Juan Marcos boys home. He was working seven days a week making $50 a month as a laborer. When we opened the home he saw it has his chance to finally get his education.
Frank is also taking computer classes in the weekday afternoons and has been working on the weekends to help support his brother and sister. He will soon quit working to focus more time on church involvement and expanding his studies.
Abner is our oldest boy at 19 years old. Our newest member, Abner comes to us by way of Casa Bernabe orphanage where he spent six years of his total 12 years in orphanage/foster care. He has been with us for about three months. He is self taught in classical piano and is extremely gifted in artistic drawing. Abner is in the third year of high school and is beginning computer classes soon. Abner is also taking contempory piano classes at the church where he hopes to assist the worship team.
Omar, aka, the Teacher, is in charge of the home. He lives in the home with the boys and is their mentor and guide. Omar teaches as a proffesor at a Managua University every Saturday. The other six days he is the go to guy for the boys helping them with their studies and formation.
Omar is 32 years old and single. He views his job as a ministry with the opportunity to impart Christian values in the boys while they are with us.
We still have our eyes out for additions to the Casa Juan Marcos. As a voluntary program for young men who have spent significant time in the fostercare system, we believe that as the word gets out and older boys are aged out of orphanages, we will see expanded participation.
We also continue to need sponsors for the program. If you would like to participate please let us know.
