A Home Where
Children Belong
CAHOPE is a Christian children's home in Oaxaca, Mexico. We welcome children in vulnerable situations and give them the tools, faith, and community to build a full life beyond their circumstances.
Confidence That Inspires Children to Overcome New Challenges
We work with dedication to welcome and impact children and young people who lack a family support network, providing them with the necessary tools to develop their lives in an integral way.
Our priority is their spiritual growth and the development of healthy emotional bonds. We give moments of joy that nourish both body and spirit, accompanying children on their journey toward a future full of hope and real opportunity.
Three Pillars of Transformation
Every child who comes through CAHOPE receives more than a roof. We invest in the whole person, from their earliest days in the home to the moment they step into independent adulthood.
Welcome & Safety
A home created with love. Children who have experienced abuse, abandonment, or the loss of parents find immediate safety, structure, and a community of care the moment they arrive.
Growth & Education
We ensure every child has freedom to play, space to learn, and support to pursue their education. We help them discover gifts and develop them into real skills for life.
Legacy & Future
We long to see children transform into young adults with strong values, professional education, and the vision to become agents of positive change in their own communities.
How We Serve
Each program inside CAHOPE is designed to address a real dimension of a child's development. Nothing is left to chance.
Residential Care
A safe, structured home environment where children in vulnerable situations receive daily care, meals, and the stable family experience they deserve.
Academic Support
Tutoring, school enrollment, and educational materials ensure every child can progress academically and pursue a professional future.
Emotional & Spiritual Development
Counseling, mentorship, and faith-based programming help children process trauma, build self-worth, and develop healthy emotional bonds.
Recreation & Play
Organized sports, art, and play are not extras. They are essential. We make sure every child has space to be a kid and discover what they love.
Talent Discovery
We actively help children identify their gifts, whether academic, artistic, vocational, or athletic, and invest in developing them.
Community Reintegration
Older youth receive life-skills training and community connections so they transition into independent adulthood with confidence and a support network.
More Than Assistance
CAHOPE was built on a simple conviction: children who have experienced the worst should have the best chance at something better. Not temporary relief. A real future.
We long to see children and adolescents who have experienced abuse, abandonment, neglect, or the loss of their parents transform into young adults with strong Christian values, professional education, and the drive to become agents of positive change in their communities.
A horizon full of possibilities is not just our tagline. It is the goal behind every meal we serve, every class we fund, and every relationship we build.
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What Belonging Feels Like
Every click and every read is an opportunity to connect with our mission. At CAHOPE, we accompany children on their journey toward a future full of hope and opportunity. They came with nothing but the weight of their past. They leave with something no one can take away.
Ways to Help
Whether you give monthly, sponsor a child's education, or bring your company alongside us, every action creates a real ripple inside CAHOPE.
One-Time or Monthly Donation
Every dollar funds food, shelter, school supplies, and the staff who make CAHOPE run every single day.
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Sponsor a Child's Education
A monthly commitment directly covers school fees, books, and learning materials for one child's entire academic year.
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Corporate Partnership
Align your company with a transparent, high-impact mission. We offer sponsorship packages and visibility for organizations who want to do more than write a check.
Partner With UsWhere Your Donation Goes
CAHOPE is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Every dollar is directed to the operational costs of the home, education, and development programs for the children in our care.
We publish transparent financial reporting because trust is the foundation of everything we do. You deserve to know exactly how your gift is used.
See the Work in Action
Real moments from the children and staff who make CAHOPE what it is every day.
The Team Behind CAHOPE
Our board and leadership team bring decades of nonprofit, educational, and community development experience to the work of building a better future for children in Oaxaca.
J. Ibarra
Leads CAHOPE's day-to-day operations and donor relationships. Contact: jibarra@cahope.org
Changing Lights
The U.S.-based 501(c)(3) partner that processes tax-deductible donations and connects CAHOPE to North American supporters.
Fundacion CAHOPE AC
The legally registered Mexican foundation that operates the children's home in Oaxaca and employs the on-the-ground care staff.
Interested in joining the board or advisory council? Reach out here.
Organizations That Stand With Us
We are grateful for every organization and individual who has chosen to invest in the children of CAHOPE. Your logo belongs here. Get in touch.
Your Questions, Answered
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations processed through Changing Lights, our U.S. 501(c)(3) partner, are fully tax-deductible. A receipt will be sent for every gift.
How does the money reach the children?
U.S. donations flow through Changing Lights directly to Fundacion CAHOPE AC in Oaxaca, where they fund operations, education, and care programs.
Can I sponsor a specific child?
Yes. Child sponsorship options are available. Contact us at jibarra@cahope.org or via the form below to learn about current sponsorship needs.
What is CAHOPE's overhead rate?
We are committed to financial transparency. The vast majority of funds go directly to program costs. Contact us for our latest financial disclosure.
Can our company partner with CAHOPE?
Absolutely. We welcome corporate sponsorships and partnerships. Reach out using the contact form and we will send you our partnership overview.
Can I visit CAHOPE in Oaxaca?
Mission trips and visits are occasionally possible. Contact us in advance to discuss logistics, timing, and how your team can serve while you are here.
Every Child Deserves
a Horizon Full of Hope
The children of CAHOPE did not choose their circumstances. But you can choose to change them. Your gift, your voice, your partnership — it all matters.
We Want to Hear From You
Whether you want to donate, partner, sponsor a child, or simply learn more about the work in Oaxaca, reach out. We respond to every message personally.