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May 7, 2024 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Partner Children's Home • Staff Stories • Stories

Sprucing up Their Sanctuary

A teacher was recently hired at a Back2Back partnering children’s home in Mexico to provide additional educational support for the children who live there. Over 90% of them faced significant educational deficiencies, and staff wanted to provide as much assistance as they could, allowing progress to occur. Shortly after instruction began, staff realized a new… Read more

by Steph Duff
May 6, 2024 All • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories

A Celebration of Tradition & Transition

For young women in Mexico and of Mexican descent, turning 15 is a momentous and highly honored occasion. A quinceanera is a night every young girl looks forward to – a party held to honor her transition into womanhood, surrounded by her closest family and friends. Recently, Cali* celebrated her 15th birthday in this special… Read more

by Steph Duff
April 30, 2024 All • Family Reunification • Inspirational Living • Mexico • Stories • Transitions Program

Homecoming: A Journey toward Reunification

Over the last 27 years, Back2Back staff have met very young children, often from heartbreaking circumstances, and come alongside them in their healing and growing. Lucía* is a young woman staff met ten years ago at a partnering home for children with disabilities. Over the years of care she received, Lucía grew emotionally and socially,… Read more

by Steph Duff
April 29, 2024 All • Inspirational Living • Partner Children's Home • Stories

The Power of Interdependence

Lisa and Rick Bursey have a dream. They’re in a large room with a group of people, each one with a story unique from the others. There are foster moms, Back2Back staff, a children’s home director, and biological parents all gathered, learning from each other, making connections, and establishing community.  “My dream is interdependence,” explained… Read more

by Steph Duff
April 16, 2024 All • Dominican Republic • Inspirational Living • Stories

The Roots Established

written by Hope Garcia, Back2Back D.R. Co-Director For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations. Isaiah 61:11 It was early morning in the beginning of 2023, and my husband and I were praying… Read more

by Guest Contributor
April 2, 2024 All • Family Reunification • Inspirational Living • Stories • Strong Families

Desayunador

The children filed into the community center area. Their chatter was cheerful as they waited for their breakfast and a time of worship. This scene is becoming a regular occurrence at a Back2Back community center every Saturday. Desayunador, or Saturday breakfast ministry, is a newer initiative Back2Back staff have started in Mexico. The first was… Read more

by Steph Duff

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