The uncertainty that surrounds us these days can make anyone hesitate to make long-term plans. But for kids like Aubrey, the fear of committing to anything was rooted in her experience in foster care.  When Aubrey first moved into Mercy Home, she refused to unpack her suitcase. Instead, she kept her clothes neatly folded in […]

As we shelter during the coronavirus emergency, we may feel at times isolated and lonely. And the disruption to our reliable routines can make any of us feel anxious.  But young people who grow up without attentive support and guidance from caregivers face a host of challenges that threaten their long-term health and success. For […]

Before coming to Mercy Home, so many of our kids struggle with difficult home lives and devastating losses. This was the situation in which Ella found herself. Her father’s alcoholism and inability to keep a job and her mother’s advancing cancer made it a struggle to pay the bills each month. After a lengthy hospital […]

Every child needs a safe place to call home. That’s why it is so tragic when the one place where a child should feel secure can be one of the most stressful. That’s what happened to Miguel. Miguel had always been close to his family. Growing up, he thought everything was perfect. He had two […]