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 In
seeking to provide a safe home for the
orphans of Peru, we work closely with the
Peruvian judicial system. We are recognized
by the province of Arequipa and MIMDEZ,
which oversees the licensing of all child
service programs in Peru , as a preferred
placement site for abused and abandoned
children. All cases of abandoned and abused
children are brought before the judge, who
then determines where each child will be
placed. Over the years we have turned away
over 400 children due to lack of space and
funding.
Each child comes to our home with a
distinctive past, often marked by
experiences of abuse, neglect, and
abandonment. Several of the children here
have been witnesses of domestic violence, at
times resulting in the death of a parental
figure. Many children have been found alone
on the streets or in bus stations, abandoned
by their parents without any explanation.
The incidence of abuse and alcoholism is
very high in Peru , so many of the children
here have been victims of abuse from their
own family members.
 In our home, we seek to
demonstrate love and compassion to these
children, helping them to heal from the
wounds that have brought them here. The
difficult nature of each child's past can
make gaining their confidence a difficult
task. Despite the difficulty of their past
experiences, we are committed to improving
their social and spiritual well-being. This
task, however, cannot be done alone. As a
result, the staff of New Hope has provided
several ways in which you may be a part of
improving these children's lives.
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