This Earth Day, let’s give back to the planet and the people who call it home. Join us in making a difference—one service trip at a time. 🌎🫶 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 8: The day began early as everyone loaded up their luggage and hit the road. Their first stop was Santiago, where they dropped Diego off at the airport. After heartfelt goodbyes, the group continued on to Puerto Plata to check in for the day. ✈️ Once settled, the team enjoyed lunch together with a few additional guests who joined them. It was a meaningful time of fellowship, sharing memories from the service trip week in Constanza and flipping through photos from the trip. 🩵 Later, they relaxed on the beautiful beach and soaked up some downtime at the resort before gathering again for dinner. The evening included post-trip reflections, where everyone shared their personal experiences from the journey. 🌞 To close out the day, video testimonials were filmed—and they even had a surprise guest! One of the local dogs happily tagged along, joining in on the fun with the team. 📷 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 7: The final full day in Constanza! The team started with a morning of helping the girls' basketball team with their practice. They had a couple games after and all did great together! 🏀 Then it was time for the Easter egg hunt with all of the kids. They had a blast finding the eggs in some challenging spots. It was a fun time for everyone and they got to have some delicious treats! 🥚 Before lunch, they spent time at each of the group homes with the children. Using the activity books, they practiced English one-on-one and taught the houses how to use them. They had lunch with the families, then donated the books. It was a very helpful gift from @listoslearning and the kids loved them! 📚 After saying goodbye to the Ark kids, it was time to wind down the day as a team. They spent some time at a strawberry field where they got to enjoy some different strawberry treats, go picking, and learn about the agricultural history in Constanza. 🍓 #HereForKidsIntl

Happy Easter! 💙 This Easter, we celebrate new beginnings, renewed hope, and the power of love in action. At Here for Kids, we’re grateful to serve and grow alongside the incredible children and communities we’re here for—today and every day. Because Jesus lives, hope lives too! 🙏 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 6: The morning after family camp was spent a little slower, with a visit to a nearby coffee shop! The group took the opportunity to explore the surrounding area. 🍵 Our team went to a nearby “barrio”, or neighborhood in a more poverty-stricken area, and met a local family. They brought donations and prayed with them. The family and team got to sit and learn about each other's lives. 💙 Next, they visited the 'Divino Niño' monument, a statue of Jesus on the top of a mountain. It is especially popular to visit during Holy Week and holds significant historical importance in Constanza. 🙏 The afternoon was filled with various games with the Ark kids, English lessons using learning books, and another round of Capture the Flag. Finally, the team ended the night by going to a popular ice cream place—Bon! 🍦 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 5: The group played with the kids all morning in different age groups. The older ones played Capture the Flag and the younger ones learned a variety of group games. After that, there was even a competition including group leaders! 🙌 During lunch, prizes were given out to teams that had won the most games. When the celebrations ended, it was time to say goodbye to the guests from camp to go back to their home locations. 🚌 When camp was over, the team headed to a local cafe for a meeting with @kidsalivedr. They got to learn more in-depth about their programs and how they help the community. Camp was great and there have been amazing connections made with the kids so far! 🇩🇴 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 4: The team started off the day by joining the kids in breakout groups discussing the message from the night before, about renewal through the Word of God. They then had a full morning of playing outside with the kids and taking a hike with the older Ark kids back to the waterfall where they got a new view from the top! ⛰️ They joined the rest of the kids back at the Ark for a delicious lunch and spent the afternoon playing more outdoor games, multiple exciting games of volleyball and soccer, and ending with UNO and bubbles. After dinner, the team joined everyone for chapel, where the kids from each safe haven location performed Holy Week themed skits or dances and listened to a message. 🎤 Then, everyone gathered around a big bonfire where they drank hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows! The team ended the night back at the missionary house with reflections and planning for the next day. 🙌 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Recap Day 3: We started the day by helping the girl's basketball team with their drills during practice. We had a few great games with them after! 🏀 Then, we helped pitch tents and get everything set up for Family Camp with @kidsalivedr ! The kids even got to help too- some, by grabbing fruit for us to try! ⛺️ After lunch, we had some time for activities with the kids doing chalk, bracelet making, cards, and coloring 🖍️ We ended the day by playing many games of volleyball, soccer, and more basketball. Following dinner, we had a long night of Bingo with all of the attendees and even had our own winner, Becca! 🙌 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Recap Day 2: The team started off the morning with a tour of the safe haven houses and the school. 🏫 They then headed off to a beautiful waterfall where Taylor did her first ever cliff jump! On the way back, they got to stop for some fresh “chinola”, or passion fruit. The team had lunch and were able to attend a church service held at the school. 🙌 Diego joined the rest of the team and they went to have dinner out together. Each of the girls got to try goat for the first time, and loved it! 🍽️ They ended the night by sorting through donations and going through reflections. A great first full day to get prepared before Family Camp! 💙 #HereForKidsIntl

Constanza Day 1 Recap: The team had a big day of travel before making it to the DR! After a full day of flights and a few changes, our team made it to Santiago & Puerta Plata. 🇩🇴 From there, they united and made the drive to Constanza. On the way back, they tried some delicious cappuccinos. ☕️ They got to enjoy a dinner that was prepared for them of rice, chicken, vegetables, and plantains. After that, they did reflections of the day and settled in for the night to catch up on some much-needed rest! 💤 #HereForKidsIntl #NonProfit #Serve #ServiceTrips #Connect #Volunteer #Donate #HFKFamily #Travel #ServiceSeason2025 #HereForKidsInternational #TeachingTheEternalJoyOfService

Meet Kaylea, our new Communications Director! 💙 "When serving with HFK last year, I really loved the organization and all of the connections we were making. I realized I wanted to stay involved and help in any way I can. I'm thankful for this opportunity and can't wait to share more of what we do with others!" Swipe to read more about her and please join us in welcoming Kaylea! ✨ - #NonProfit #Serve #GiveBack #Connect #Volunteer #Donate #HereForKidsIntl

We kicked off 2025 with two back to back Spring Break trips this March! 🌎✈️ Thank you to our trip participants from @biolauniversity, @libertyuniversity, and @bayloruniversity for serving with us in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 For the full travel recaps visit hereforkids.org/blog ✨ #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica • • • #NonProfit #Serve #ServiceTrips #Connect #Volunteer #Donate #HFKFamily #Travel #ServiceSeason2025 #HereForKidsInternational #TeachingTheEternalJoyOfService

Happy Birthday to our Communications Director, Marisol! 🥳💙 As we honor her special day, we also bid her farewell as she embarks on a new journey beyond our organization. Marisol's dedication to HFK over the last 11 years has been such a blessing to all of us. Her leadership and vision have guided us through countless projects, and her presence will be greatly missed. 🌎🙏 As we wish her a very happy birthday, we also express our heartfelt gratitude for the impact she has made on HFK as an organization and our HFK Family. Here's to Marisol—may her future be as bright and inspiring as the legacy she leaves behind with us. Happy Birthday, Marisol, and best wishes for your new adventures! 💚✨ #HereForKidsIntl

Thank you @smu_biola for the opportunity to connect with your wonderful students! 🙏 We especially loved reconnecting with trip participants from our Biola Spring Break trip to Costa Rica just 1.5 weeks ago! 🇨🇷 It was beautiful to hear the stories they shared about the trip and see the powerful way the experience impacted them. 💚 Already excited for our 2026 Biola Springs Break trip! 🗓️ #HereForKidsIntl

Liberty/Baylor Spring Break Day 8: The team went to La Paz Waterfalls and enjoyed seeing the rescued animals and the butterfly sanctuary. Rolo, the team’s driver, served as their tour guide giving them all kinds of fun facts about the place and the animals. They enjoyed a delicious lunch before leaving the park. 🇨🇷🦋 Then, they headed downtown San Jose they got to walk around El Mercado to buy some souvenirs. They explored the city and saw El Teatro before heading back to the Hogar Bíblico. 🎭 Upon arrival, they enjoyed their last dinner as a team from Casa Josefina! They said their goodbyes to Matias, Natalia, and Tara and had their final debrief as a team. As the night ended, the team packed and prepared for their departure back home. ✈️ #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica

Liberty/Baylor Spring Break Day 7: Today showcased the amazing relationships that have developed through sharing God's love to the children and the families. The team joined the fourth graders for morning devotions, then focused on a painting project, taking a brief coffee break. They finished painting before lunch and faced the difficult farewell with the kids they've all grown to love this week.🎨🫂 Then, the team got to spend time with the house moms and learned a lot about their stories and how God has called them to the beautiful work they are doing at the Hogar Bíblico. 🙏 Lepi, the PE instructor/activities coordinator, led a riverside excursion with tree climbing and waterfall plunging. He introduced the team to the Costa Rican fruit pitanga, which they enjoyed despite its unique aftertaste. They also experienced a brief Costa Rican rainstorm: warm with a strong downpour that caused a short power outage.🌧️ Afterwards, the team went to Casa Josefina for dinner with Natalia, the volunteer coordinator at Roblealto, along with Lepi, Tara (a long-term volunteer), and Matias. The evening concluded with a heartfelt devotional and another testimony from one of our team members. 💚 #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica

Liberty/Baylor Spring Break Day 6: The team started the day by joining @winshapecamps again for their half day of activities. Experiencing the joy of Roblealto through games and art was a wonderful experience, as we united to support this community! 🇨🇷✨ After lunch, the team headed up to the cow farm with some of the children. They got to experience all that goes into raising cows and processing dairy products, along with a taste test of the freshly made ice cream!🐄🍦 The team played soccer and volleyball with the kids before heading in for their final dinner with the kids. After dinner they played games and danced! ⚽️🏐 As parting gifts, the kids blessed the team with sweet notes and art projects they had made. The team returned the gratitude with the cards they had made for their host moms and their houses. 💚 The team invited everyone to sign their HFK shirts as a way to commemorate all that they've done this week. To end the day, the team heard the beautiful, God-honoring testimonies of two team members. 🙏 #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica

Liberty/Baylor Spring Break Day 5: Today the team headed into town to the Niño Feliz children's center and joined the classrooms to help them with English lessons. 🏫 After lunch, the team spent time with the older students sharing about their college experience, their selected majors, and how God was a part of discerning these choices! In return, the team got to learn more about what the kids would like to be when they grow up and their current interests in school. To wrap up their time there, they played a quick game of soccer and drew on the sidewalks with chalk! 🙏⚽️ On their way back to the team house, they made a pit stop to POPS - a Costa Rican ice cream shop. With ice cream in hand, they walked around the “parque” to explore. 🍦 Back at the Hogar Bíblico, they had dinner with their designated families. After a delicious dinner, they concluded the night with their nightly debrief, testimonies, and granadillas! 🍽 #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica

Liberty/Baylor Spring Break Day 4: Today our team served alongside a group from @winshapecamps for a fun day of games, face painting, and storytelling! 💚 Our team met with Deoni, the sponsorship coordinator, where they learned about how sponsorship supports the mission of Roblealto. 🙏 Some of the sixth graders were having a fundraiser for their upcoming graduation, so the team supported by buying some delicious homemade empanadas.😋 Before lunch, the team learned how to play SpotIt, a picture recognition game that gives non-Spanish speakers a way to engage with the kids without a language barrier. After lunch, they split up into different classrooms to learn more about the school at the Hogar Bíblico.🃏🏫 Later in the day, they joined the kids for their elective classes of photography and dance - a highlight for both the kids and the team! 📸💃🏻 To end the day, they played volleyball and soccer before going back to the team house to sort the donations they’ll be delivering tomorrow! 🏐⚽️ #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica

Liberty/Baylor Spring Break Day 3: Today we added Matias to our team! The team got started on their first project of the week: painting the playground equipment at Roblealto! 🎨 The team had their first of many coffee breaks during where they tried a new juice: jugo de carambola (star fruit).🥤 During their lunch break, the team met Lepi, the PE and activities director, and afterward, they enjoyed a volleyball game with the kids. They played a game of HFK against Roblealto and HFK won!🏐 🏆 For dinner, the team split up into their respective Bible Home houses for the week to share a meal with the kids. 🍽️ The night ended with a testimony from one of the participants & their evening reflections. 🙏 #HereForKidsIntl #CostaRica

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