ABOUT US

Our History

In 1989, God put in the heart of Myrna L. Vélez Montes great concern for the children of our country. Specifically for those suffering abuse and negligence at the hand of their parents or legal tutors. This situation led Myrna to work for a couple of months and gain experience in a Christian orphanage established in the town of Quebradillas. It was during that time that she witnessed the high rates of children abuse incidences in the island of Puerto Rico. She decided to do something about it.

In 1990, the Board of Directors was organized and, in that same year, Hogar de Niños Regazo de Paz was incorporated as a Non-Profit Organization in Puerto Rico (Register Number: 21,016 of December 1990). In 1992, after several fundraising activities, a total of $20,000 was collected and used as down payment for the official property. In April 1995, the facilities were inaugurated and we immediately began to shelter and render services to children from across the island— specifically those from the Western part of Puerto Rico. 

Since its beginning, we have served over 690 kids of very particular necessities, such as different health conditions, victims of domestic violence, abandonment and abuse.

Our Vision

The Institution's vision is to provide battered, abused, abandoned children and/or victims of domestic violence with a home where their basic needs are met, while offering them the proper environment to ensure the healthy development of their character.

The Board of Directors of Hogar de Niños Regazo de Paz has established the following as their Main Objectives:

• Accept and shelter children from anywhere in the island— orphans or victims of domestic violence and/or abandonment— without considering sex, race, color, origin, age, physical conditions and/or religion. The maximum capacity will be fifteen (15) children with ages ranging between 0 to 8 years.
  

• Provide a home environment capable of responding to the urgent human priorities of the children, assuring them a secure place where all their basic needs are fully satisfied.
  

• Facilitate the restoration of their individual, family and social values through good example, family coexistence and the participation in safe and healthy community activities.
  

• Increase public awareness and knowledge through presentations, conferences and orientation sessions in different community forums, covering topics related to children and their well being.