Casa Jacinta

Casa Jacinta is located in Leon, Nicaragua, an hour away from the capital city of Managua. It is “home” to over 40 children, mostly boys. Many of the children lived on the streets or came from families where there was abuse, poverty and neglect. Some of the children have been referred by “La Familia”, Nicaragua’s Child Protective Services Agency. The children’s ages range from 6-16 years old.

Casa Jacinta is a large home with a spacious yard. It was donated to the Archbishop of Leon in 1999 and is managed by Catholic nuns and a lay staff. The children attend a public elementary school is located next to the home.

NCFC's goal at Casa Jacinta: to help these children become self-sustaining and healthy individuals.

Some of Casa Jacinta's adolescent boys have "graduated” and are now learning trades, finishing their schooling at Hogar San Cristobal in Managua. The girls are starting high school at a residential high school in Diriamba.

NCFC supports Casa Jacinta by paying for the following expenses:
• EDUCATIONAL- teacher’s salaries, books, educational games, computer equipment and classes

• HEALTH- medication, eyeglasses, orthopedic shoes, medical and dental treatment, preventative care (parasite treatment & Hepatitis B vaccinations); and psychological evaluations and treatment

• RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES- birthday celebrations, special Christmas luncheon, special field trips to the zoo, beach, movies and Nicaragua's lakes

• SHOES AND CLOTHING- for new school year

• STAFF SUPPORT- laundry worker

• HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES