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Our Programs

Our programs are divided into seven fundamental areas:

1.      Network and support system for families:We provide support services at Tesoros de Dios that promote a naturally-formed network between families.  Services and activities include:

·         Providing transportation to families
·         Individualized Family Plans and meetings with families
·         Kitchen facilities for preparing and sharing meals
·         Potential development of a program for fathers
·         Special events and celebrations

2.      Spiritual growth:  A volunteer missionary provides support to parents in the area of spiritual growth.  Activities include:

·        Bible study class (and support group)
·        Prayer corner

 

3.      Personal Health:  We have 1 licensed physical therapist, 4 additional program staff, and volunteers who provide physical therapy to children and train parents.  Activities include:

·         Physical therapy sessions two times a week
·         Equestrian therapy sessions two times a week
·         Occupational therapy on referral
·         Referrals and access to other medical resources as required

 

4.      Special Needs Education:  We have 2 trained special educators who provide an individualized learning program for children and training parents.  Activities include:

·         Implementing personalized education plans
·         Teaching communication skills and basic literacy
·         Early intervention for children under 5 years of age
·         Practicing basic life-skills
·         Speech therapy training
·         Developing socialization in the children

 

5.      Economic Empowerment:  We have volunteers who train family members in different skill areas.  With these skills they are able to sell new products and improve opportunities for employment that will benefit their family income.  Such areas include:

·         Assisting families to work together in economic projects
·         Sewing
·         Jewelry-making
·         Basic money management
·         English classes
·         Potential new activities include computer skills, beautician lessons, etc. as funds and volunteers
          are available
·         Paid work opportunities, such as cleaning, are also available in special circumstances

 

6.      Staff training and development:  We continuously seek to improve the professional skills of our staff, as well as nurture their spiritual growth.  Activities include:

·         English classes
·         Occasional specialized training in new therapy techniques
·         Daily devotions and prayer

 

7.      Funds, Resources and Networks: The on-going operation and growth of this ministry requires the proper management of existing funds and the development of new financial resources.  Together the director, Fundación El Samaritano, and supporting organizations abroad are involved in:

·         Resource development
·         Donor relations and sponsorship
·         Distribution of material donations to families
·         Links to other organizations locally and abroad