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Christmas looked different for the boys at a Monterrey children’s home, but the staff were intent on making sure the celerbations didn’t fall short, even if it was a celebration like they’d never experienced before. The Mexican government mandated the children who stayed in children’s homes following lockdowns were required to stay through the holidays…. Read more

Gloria* ran out of the children’s home with her hands full of colorful paper. She smiled brightly as she climbed into the awaiting Back2Back staff’s car, uttered a quick hola, and waited expectantly for the recipient of her gifts to comment on what they’d been given. “Gloria is a natural artist,” shared Bailey Prescott, Back2Back staff…. Read more

Oscar* has been quarantined at the children’s home since March, along with his two brothers, a few other children, and safe adults. With the help of their caregivers, the three boys have still been able to have fun and have stayed on track with their schooling, but they’ve missed visits from their volunteer mentors and… Read more

Around the world, in the evenings, families sit down to similar dinner scenes. Safe adults return from work, children return from school and sports activities, and before showers and goodnight routines, a meal is shared at a table. For the last 20 years, Back2Back has partnered with children’s homes in Monterrey, Mexico, providing holistic care… Read more

Lupe* is in her final months as a college student, studying physical therapy, so she can realize her dream of stepping into the gaps to help others. She finishes her studying for the night and closes the text book. She stretches her arms and legs as she organizes things in her room and prepares to… Read more