Breaking the cycle of child neglect in Baja Mexico.
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Child Abandonment
As a border state, many children in Baja become orphaned or abandoned due to extreme poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Some parents are unable to provide for their children and leave them in the care of orphanages, hoping they will have a better future.
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Immediate Need
In Northern Baja’s area of Mexico alone, over 7,000-10,000 children live on the streets or in dangerous situations. Mexico does not have adequate social programs to provide foster care programs or support to orphan care facilities as they do in the United States.
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Orphanages At Capacity
With 60+ orphanages in the Baja region, most are at full capacity—and many fall short of truly serving the best interests of the children. While kids may survive, they rarely have the opportunity to thrive. The broken system of orphan care often perpetuates cycles of poverty, neglect, and abuse, leaving children without the stability and support they need to build a better future.
A loving home for 25-30 orphaned and abandoned children in Baja Mexico.
Rancho la Hermosa Orphanage was founded in 2018 in partnership with the USA organization, One Generation Alliance, and with Pastor Daniel and Pastora Aleyda Aguiñaga at La Hermosa Church in Primo Tapia.
Our goal is to root these children in the love of God knowing that the power of His love will dramatically change the trajectory of their lives and break the cycle of poverty and abuse.
Rancho la Hermosa Orphanage is more than an orphanage: it is a large family, a safe haven for kids who have no where to go. When you walk onto the property, you’ll be struck with how peaceful the environment is. The property is located 11 minutes from downtown Primo Tapia and overlooks the Cerro Coronel mountain range and Pacific Ocean. We have many animals around the Ranch, and lot’s of open space for the children to enjoy. The soccer field is in constant use.
The team of house parents and staff create a loving home environment where kids can regain their childhood and focus on the aspects in life other than surviving. Once they are settled into the home, they can begin to learn in school, receiving counseling and work through trauma, participate in arts, crafts, and music classes, and regain a sense of hope for their futures.
Family Life
Practical aspects of family life and spiritual formation at Rancho Hermosa
Home life: Rancho Hermosa is a family. Since we want the children to experience the stability, love, and guidance a healthy family offers, each dorm has live in house parents,
Discipling and mentoring: Our kids will attend La Hermosa church and youth group and will experience the benefits of belonging to a church community. We want to instill a love for the Word of God, worship, and prayer.
Serving in the community: Our children have the unique opportunity to live at a home where serving is a driving force of our home culture. Part of our children’s healing involves encouraging our kids to care for and serve those in need; to not have a victim mentality but to know they have something to give.
Education: Our kids attend the local schools during the day, and receive tutoring and English classes through our after school homework center. We assess skill sets and set our teens on a vocational training or university track. We will help our kids go to college or skill training classes while living in our Mentorship House in town.
Our Staff
We have an incredible group of people working tirelessly every day to make sure each of our children are loved and cared for.
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Aleyda
Home Director
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Emmett Marsh
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Eleanor Parks
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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