About Dorcas House

What’s with the funny name?

Dorcas is in the Bible—you can look it up. She was known for her kindness to people in need. Plus, it’s a name people remember.

How many children live at Dorcas House?

We’re raising 40+ kids on $11,000 a month. Mexican businesses supply food, milk, and occasional building materials. American contributions cover the children’s school fees, uniforms, school supplies, and staff salaries.

Why are they in foster care?

At least one parent is incarcerated. Until 2002, children of prisoners simply lived in the prison with their parents. The prison system was reformed in 2002 but Dorcas House remains the only foster home that will accept children of prisoners.

Sounds like a rough place.

You’d be surprised. Our children bear scars from the past, but have hope for a better future. Six girls are in college preparatory classes, and two will take the college entrance exam this fall. We also have children with severe needs who are treated by a volunteer medical team and an on-staff psychologist.

Why should I care about Mexico when there are problems here?

Where else can you do international outreach in your own back yard? The world is getting smaller every day, and the child you save today may be your neighbor tomorrow.

What can I do?

To visit, contact Colin Mathewson: colinmathewson@gmail.com

To join the medical team, contact Caroline Lief: CGLief@aol.com  

To make a donation, contact Terri Mathes: tmathes@tmathesconsulting.com

In Tijuana:

6,000 children live on the street

80,000 do not attend school

400 used to live with their parents in prison

Dorcas House is changing that, one child at a time.