La Casa De La Madre y El Niño

Maestro Cares Foundation provided funding for much-needed renovations to La Casa de La Madre y El Niño (La Casa), the first adoption agency in Bogotá.

Phase 1 of the project converted administrative spaces into a playroom, built out additional bedrooms, modernized bathrooms, established a tranquil study area to enhance the learning environment, and added space for psychosocial interventions. These changes will ensure that the children have access to welcoming and private spaces for individual interventions.

Phase 2 will renovate and expand the facility with a new clubhouse that provides age-appropriate recreational spaces. These upgrades will provide safe and welcoming spaces for over 320 children, infants to 14 years old.

Founded in 1942, La Casa has helped over 9,375 children, including 800 with special needs. Furthermore, it provides care to children temporarily separated from their biological families by offering reunification programs aimed at enhancing parenting and problem-solving skills. As of 2023, this program has supported 10,551 minors so far. Additionally, La Casa has cared for more than 3,000 mothers facing challenging pregnancies.