Breaking ties of generational poverty and abuse through family care and education

Children’s Home

The cornerstone program of our ministry, our Children’s Home provides love and care to about 100 children who are either orphaned or have been removed from their families’ care because of a crisis. Designed with family in mind, our children live, learn, worship, and heal in a home-based setting with the guidance of loving Christian Guatemalan parents. We work to repair and reconstruct a stable foundation for our children to flourish from, whether they age out of our care or are reunited with their biological family. We have eight houses cascading down the side of the mountain – four boys houses and four girls houses. Our house parents are supported by a holistic staff of psychologists, administrators, kitchen staff, cleaning staff, and groundskeepers to ensure a safe, loving environment for our kids to call home.

Transitional Living Program

Our Transitional Living Program helps young adults over age 18 learn to work, attend school, and acquire life skills in preparation for launching into Guatemalan society. We have a boys transition home and a girls transition home with mentor families for each one to guide the young adults as they make decisions about their futures.

Christian School

Offering a Pre-K through 9th grade education, Casa Bernabé’s on campus Christian School provides quality, Christ-centered education for over 300 children, with about 70% of the children attending coming from the community surrounding Casa Bernabé. Learn more →

Vocational Program

This program offers vocational and workplace preparation with hands-on education and an emphasis on life skills, geared specifically for the adolescents living on our campus. We have an on campus salon used for training in hair and cosmetology. We also have a baking program and balloon art program for future work in the event industry. Learn more

Families United

Guatemalan courts are changing the ways in which they are handling cases brought before children’s court. Recognizing that institutionalization is not the best solution for children, the courts have placed a greater priority on family reintegration whenever possible. Our Families United program is a pioneer ministry committed to reconciling and restoring broken families of the children who have been placed in our care, stepping in and filling the gap of public social services. We follow up with every child who leaves Casa Bernabé to be reunited with family, ensuring they are safe and cared for and supporting their families as they build a more stable future.

Mentor Families

This program’s purpose is to connect a local Christian Guatemalan family with a child or group of siblings at Casa Bernabé. These families serve as local sponsors, offering unwavering support and mentorship without any financial burden. Through monthly visits, they provide companionship, engage in activities, share meals, and celebrate special moments, adding more love and positive influence to the children's lives as they journey forward. We hope someday when our kids move on from Casa Bernabé, these mentor families can be a resource of love and support for them.