For many of the vulnerable children within Back2Back’s care, their families are still around. In many cases, children are in partnering homes for various reasons – a lack of resources, of childcare, or of an environment where they can safely thrive. For the young men at one partnering children’s home in Monterrey, they not only… Read more
Strong Families Programming, which started in Cancun, is slowly moving and growing in other Back2Back campuses, globally. The goal of the program is multifaceted – to keep children where they truly belong – with biological family, and to instill a sense of community and growth in the parents through classes and training. Together, families are… Read more
The Strong Families Program is now part of several Back2Back sites globally and its intentions and goals are multi-faceted. On the surface, the most important component of the program is that, when it is the best option, children and teens are where they belong – with biological family. Another important layer of this program is… Read more
Bako’s* smile lights up every room he walks into. He is always grinning, but for a long time, behind his cheerfulness was a quiet struggle with self-confidence. He is a young man who struggles to express himself, especially around new people. His lack of confidence has also led to difficulty asking for help in school…. Read more
Ishir* is a young man who has experienced loss at an early age. He and his family joined the Strong Families Program in India several years ago, and the support they’ve received from staff and other families has grown Ishir exponentially. In 2021, he, his sister, and his mother suffered the devastating loss of their… Read more
Like many teenagers around the world, Sonja* struggled with her self-confidence. For many years, she felt insecure about her teeth and didn’t like smiling in front of others. Staff at a partnering children’s home noticed this struggle, and wanted to remind her just how special she is. Holistic care means every child is approached with… Read more
For several years, the Back2Back Cancun staff have held a Mom’s Market at the end of mission trips for visiting guests. It’s an opportunity for the moms to showcase their talents and earn money for their families while trip participants receive goods representing Cancun’s vibrancy and culture. It has long been a highlight for trip… Read more
Five young adults, who have taken part in programming at the community centers most of their lives, are now close to completing their second semester at university! Each of the students is performing well in their higher educational journeys, and they’re receiving emotional and social support through weekly meetings with Juan Suarez, Back2Back staff. “It… Read more
He stood in front of the visiting staff with his hands steepled in front of his chest and bowed. Staff responded with applause – a dad in the Strong Families Program had completed a Kung Fu demonstration during a home visit. He smiled in response and thanked them. This is just one example of how… Read more
The neighborhood of a partnering children’s home in Haiti hasn’t been quiet for weeks. Rival gangs created turmoil and noise for neighboring communities, causing many to flee or shelter-in-place for safety. The children at this home stayed put, and remained inside, with directors. Schools were closed for up to three weeks as a result of… Read more