Children of Jesus
From where Comes My Help?
Casa Hogar Orphanage
Due to the change of the social values and moral
corruption of Peru, there are many unavoidable
stories of children who had to come to the
orphanage. The surge in the divorce rate these days
result in an increase in the number of orphans,
and there have been many orphans coming from
incestuous pregnancies. According to the Peru
government in 2015, the report shows that the
number of orphans is about 18,000. But there are
many more orphans who are wndering in the streets
or living with relatives or friends.
The government has been emphasizing through
public service advertisementS and public relations
that the children’s rights ought to be respected and
protected, but in reality, it is quite the opposite. For
example, when there is a report to the government
about the parents of the family being incapable
of taking care of the children, the government
commissioner immediately separates the children
from the parents and sends them to a protective
facility without giving the parents any time or
opportunity to improve their situation.
In order to bring the children back home through the
legal procedures, it takes so much effort and money
that in reality, the general families cannot afford and
thus the parents are forced to send their children
to the orphanage. At first, Casa Hogar had only 4
orphans in Arequipa; However, due to the changes in
society, the number of children has increased to 42.
There is “Cup of Milk” that the Peru Government is
providing as the meal assistant to the orphanages.
Still, one must show the correct birth certificate
and identification of a child in order to receive that
benefit. However, most of the children who come to
the orphanage are generally orphaned in their early
age and often do not know their own names and
possess their own ID or birth certificate.
Even the children who have all these documents,
only receive 6 lbs of oatmeal monthly from the
government. But not all the children receive
these benefits. There are no medical, dental or
psychological benefits.
Casa Hogar At a Glance
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Currently housing 42 orphans
Services provided for orphans
• 25 female, 17 male
• Utilities
• 5 Full-time employees, 2 volunteers • Three meals daily
Clothing
C A S A H O G A R T O TA L D O N AT I O N S A N D •