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# His Cherished Ones

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- [Loss is Real](https://hcofamily.org/loss-is-real/) - Loss is what brings our babies to us. Though we love to welcome them and love on them, Haven of Hope is a stop in their journey of life that follows trauma. Our greatest desire is to be a part of their healing, to be a catalyst for God to repair their heart, retrain their
- [Everything Is Better Together](https://hcofamily.org/everything-is-better-together/) - Market day brings us all together, creating a bustling atmosphere filled with laughter and purpose. As we gather to prepare meals for the week, the chopping and cutting become more than just preparation tasks. It's a beautiful symphony of teamwork and unity. In our home, we know that everything is better together. Whether it's peeling
- [Joy and Suffering](https://hcofamily.org/joy-and-suffering/) - “Joy is not the absence of suffering, but the presence of God.” At Haven of Hope, we hold these words close to our hearts, for they beautifully encapsulate the essence of our mission and the profound transformations we witness every day. Each baby who finds their way into our home has experienced some level of
- [Massai Mara - Honeymoon Part 2](https://hcofamily.org/mara/) - We had an amazing part 2 honeymoon in the Massai Mara, Sarova Camp October 9-12. We are so thankful to the friends who gave us this wedding gift - what an amazing way to connect as a husband and wife while admiring God's beauty! We were able to see all of the big 5 within
- [Safe Enough to Cry](https://hcofamily.org/safe-enough-to-cry/) - I thought I had the happiest, easiest baby ever. When Julia came to us, she was almost a year old, though we were told she was only six months old. She was wearing 3–6 month clothing and was significantly smaller than she should have been. Yet from the very beginning, she seemed content. No, not
- [Showing Up - a mama's love](https://hcofamily.org/showing-up-a-mamas-love/) - One of the hardest things we witness is the love between a mother and her children when life has placed impossible barriers between them. This mama comes to visit her babies. Her circumstances are difficult. She does not have stable housing and is working through challenges that make it impossible for her babies to safely
- [What You Don't See Changes Everything](https://hcofamily.org/what-you-dont-see-changes-everything/) - If you walked through our baby home on a normal day, you probably wouldn’t notice anything spectacularly remarkable.You would see babies being fed, held, and changed. You’d see aunties moving about doing laundry, taking babies on walks, delivering snacks to cottages or the play area. You’d see uncles slashing grass, playing tag with the toddlers,
- [The Ministry of Ordinary Faithfulness](https://hcofamily.org/the-ministry-of-ordinary-faithfulness/) - The theology of routine caregivingIt doesn’t always look significant. Much of the real “work” we do, the everyday chores, the caretaking of the babies is actually pretty mundane and repetitive. Feeding babies, washing bottles, changing diapers. Faithfulness in the EverydayThere’s a tendency to look for impact in big moments like milestones, transitions, and “before and afters.”But The theology of routine caregiving - It doesn’t always look significant. Much of the real “work” we do, the everyday chores, the caretaking of the babies is actually pretty mundane and repetitive.
- [Poverty vs. Abandonment](https://hcofamily.org/poverty-vs-abandonment/) - It’s easy to assume that when a child is alone, they must not have a family.But that’s often not the full story. MOST CHILDREN HAVE FAMILYMany children who enter care do have family somewhere—parents, relatives, extended connections.What’s often missing isn’t relationship.It’s stability.Poverty, crisis, and lack of support can push families to a breaking point. And in
- [The Myth of "They Won't Remember"](https://hcofamily.org/the-myth-of-they-wont-remember/) - When a very young child goes through something difficult, a common reassurance follows:“They won’t remember anyway.”It sounds comforting.It sounds merciful.But it depends on what we mean by remember.We usually think of memory as stories — moments we can describe later. First birthdays, first homes, certain places. Babies don’t keep memories that way.They remember with their When babies face hardship early in life, we often comfort ourselves: “they won’t remember.” But memory can be held far below what is actually "remembered."
- [Why Family Should Always Be the Goal](https://hcofamily.org/why-family-should-always-be-the-goal/) - #post_excerptPeople often ask how our baby center differs from a traditional orphanage. The difference isn’t just care — it’s what that care is meant to lead toward: family.
- [Love is Not a Feeeling - It's Predictability](https://hcofamily.org/love-is-not-a-feeeling-its-predictability/) - Many people assume babies need more attention, more toys, or more stimulation to thrive. But what they need most is far quieter than that — and it shapes every decision we make in how we care for them. Many people assume babies need more attention, more toys, or more stimulation to thrive. But what they need most is far quieter than that — and it shapes every decision we make in how we care for them.
- [Why Family Has Always Been Our Model](https://hcofamily.org/elementor-4117/) - FROM THE BEGINNING: Why family has always been our model From the very start, His Cherished Ones has existed for one purpose — to see children safe, loved, and home.We didn’t set out to build a large institution. We set out to build bridges — between babies and their families, between heartbreak and hope. Because
- [What Family Means: Why Family Changes Everythi](https://hcofamily.org/what-family-means-why-family-changes-everythi/) - For years, the word orphanage has been linked with safety and compassion — a place where vulnerable children could find food, care, and protection. And while those intentions are good, around the world people are beginning to see what we’ve known all along: children grow best in families. At His Cherished Ones, this belief has
- [Orphan Care - bridging the gap](https://hcofamily.org/orphan-care-bridging-the-gap/) - When most of us think of the definition of “orphan,” we think of a child whose parents have died. Though that is technically the definition, most organizations today, especially children’s homes, use the word differently. Approximately 80% of children in orphanages, are not true orphans. “Poverty orphans” or “social orphans” are children who have been
- [Home Visits - the Family Connection](https://hcofamily.org/home-visits-the-family-connection/) - As we love and care for the babies in HOH, we also strive to connect with their families and the community around us.One of the ways we connect with community is by going on home visits to foster and adoptive family homes. Some are nearby, some are more remote. All are special and a joy
- [A Good Goodbye](https://hcofamily.org/a-good-goodbye/) - It may sound a bit backwards, but one of our favorite times at HCO is saying goodbye to one of our own. When we say goodbye to one of our babies, it is a GOOD thing! Though we love having our little ones in our home to love and care for and play with, we
- [He Makes ALL Things New!](https://hcofamily.org/hemakesallthingsnew/) - We had a very blessed day as we became husband and wife on September 9, 2017 in Diani Beach, Kenya. The new family - Jim, Trena, Kacie, Ethan, Jeffrey, Julia, & Josie. As the family begins to grow together, so does the family ministry of His Cherished Ones!
- [Headed to the US](https://hcofamily.org/headed-to-the-us/) - We are headed back to the US on August 23 we spend some focused time on catching up with our supporters, family and friends. We are so thankful for what God has orchestrated and the Mroczko Adventure continues. We have a few meetings and events scheduled and plan to make our way from Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, North
- [American Whirlwind](https://hcofamily.org/american-whirlwind/) - Today is our 3 month wedding anniversary. In the three months we have been married, we have covered more ground than most couples would in their first few years of marriage - figuratively and literally! We have moved from place to place 19 times, sleeping in 19 different places and not staying in any
- [Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!](https://hcofamily.org/merry-christmas-happy-new-year/) - Merry Christmas from HCO & the Mroczkos! As we close out this year and reflect on the blessings the Lord has brought us, we are thankful for each of you. Thank you for making a difference. Thank you for helping change lives. Thank you for loving many through your support of HCO. May you
- [Back with Family](https://hcofamily.org/back-with-family/) - Living in a country other than your own home country (or passport country, as it is referred to in our world) means always having your heart split between two places. As sad as we were to leave family in America, we were just as thrilled to come home to our other family in Kenya. What
- [Jabali's Library](https://hcofamily.org/jabalis-library/) - Most of our friends and supporters will know our sweet Jabali. Jabali was a special little boy who spent his first few years with us at Haven of Hope before going home with his family in 2014. Just two short years later, Jabali went to be with Jesus. He died in the arms of his
- [These are My Girls](https://hcofamily.org/these-are-my-girls/) - Strength. Grace. Courage. Faith. Perseverance. These are words that I think of when I think of these beautiful ladies. Yes, “my” girls. Not in possession, but as a proud mama! One of my highlights of this life are witnessing the true life transformation that I have seen in some of these women. Through extreme hardship,
- [These are His Guys](https://hcofamily.org/these-are-his-guys/) - Just as much as I love my girls and love seeing the Lord work in their lives, my husband loves his guys! From the moment Jim came to Kenya, God blessed these relationships with some immediate connections. I have lived in Kenya for a long time, almost 11 years. I know that it takes a
- [Jeffrey's Here](https://hcofamily.org/jeffreys-here/)
- [Water Woes & Heroes](https://hcofamily.org/water-woes-heroes/)
- [It's All About Family](https://hcofamily.org/its-all-about-family/)
- [Welcome New Baby](https://hcofamily.org/welcome-new-baby/)
- [Tabby's New Home](https://hcofamily.org/tabbys-new-home/)
- [Pokot Visit](https://hcofamily.org/pokot-visit/)
- [Farming God's Way](https://hcofamily.org/farming-gods-way/)
- [Happy Easter and Family Day](https://hcofamily.org/happy-easter-and-family-day/)
- [Seration Primary School](https://hcofamily.org/seration-primary-school/)
- [Meet Matthew](https://hcofamily.org/meet-matthew/) - This is a long post, but we wanted to take this opportunity to give you a snap-shot of our ministry and how our God uses all things - even the abandonment of a baby - to work together for His glory! Every one of our babies’ cases are different; each one unique. But one thing
- [HOH Diaper Drive](https://hcofamily.org/hoh-diaper-drive/) - We need your help! We have plenty of cloth diaper covers, but are in great need of the reusable inserts. With our harsh conditions, they wear out so easily! We are now using the ones we would previously have passed on as rags. Our sweet friend, Haley, is coming to visit the first of June
- [It's Not All Fun and Games](https://hcofamily.org/its-not-all-fun-and-games/) - Living in a beautiful country like Kenya, being able to see exotic animals like zebras and giraffes and baboons while driving down the road, being surrounded by beautiful, hospitable, loving people, having a yard full of funny toddlers and cuddly tiny babies always within reach, seeing God's mighty hand at work around every corner...all these
- [It's Baby Girl Time](https://hcofamily.org/its-baby-girl-time/) - God has blessed us with another beautiful baby girl. This one seems to already have captured "someone's" heart. Sweet baby Chantel came to Haven of Hope this week and is settling in well. She has such a sweet, gentle disposition and a tiny, soft little voice. She has not had much physical stimulation in her
- [Update on Matthew & Mama Matthew](https://hcofamily.org/update-on-matthew-mama-matthew/) - A few weeks ago I told you about Matthew and the work we were doing to help he and his mother be reunited. Well, a few weeks later and they are well on their way to being together! Phillip, our Grounds & Facilities Manager who is simply amazing at coordinating logistics for things like this,
- ["Wageni Season" Begins - and we LOVE it!](https://hcofamily.org/wageni-season-begins-and-we-love-it/) - What you call "summer," we affectionately call "wageni season." Well, some good friends of ours do, so we have adopted it as well. We live south of the equator, so "summer" isn't really what you think of for summer in America and Europe. While most of you are soaking up the summer sun, we are
- [Farming Potential in Pokot](https://hcofamily.org/farming-potential-in-pokot/) - It’s research time in Pokot for HCO! Jim has been really busy researching options for our friends in Pokot. At this very moment, our little area of East Pokot is beautiful and green! This is far from typical! This place gets hot, dry and dusty. And I am a West Texas girl, saying this…I know
- [Pokot in Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/pokot-in-pictures/) - Sometimes pictures really are worth a thousand words. These are few of my favorites from our last trip to East Pokot.
- [Welcome Baby Hope](https://hcofamily.org/welcome-baby-hope/) - "Plans to give you hope and a future..." that's what the Lord declares for new baby, Hope. This beautiful baby girl was found, one day old, weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces. Baba Jim got to welcome little Hope with some newborn cuddles. It never ceases to be a reflection of celebration when a new baby
- [Mroczko Moments ~ May](https://hcofamily.org/mroczko-moments-may/) - As most of you would know, our family has been through our fair share of changes in the past year! It has been quite a roller-coaster as we have joined as a family of four (plus three), combined ministries, traveled to America and back, and lead this beautiful ministry that God has entrusted us with.
- [No Longer Boys](https://hcofamily.org/no-longer-boys/) - If you have been around HCO for awhile, you will remember our HCO Boys' Program - the 5 boys that lived with me (Trena) from 2011 to 2016...Humphrey, Patrick, Maina, Freddy and Collins. We are family. They have been in our lives from Julia's earliest memories; she does not remember life before "the boys," or
- [Staff Retreat 2018](https://hcofamily.org/staff-retreat-2018/) - Each summer, Houston's First Baptist Church allows us the opportunity to go away for a day or two and pour into the lives of our staff - the ones who make it all happen! These people are the ones who give of their lives to make a difference in the lives of others. They give
- [Happy 9th Anniversary, Haven of Hope!](https://hcofamily.org/happy-9th-anniversary-haven-of-hope/) - Nine years ~ 96 babies. Today, we celebrate all the joys that God has bestowed upon us over the past nine years. Joys of babies, aunties and uncles, moments and memories, tears and laughter, adoptions and reunifications, love and losses, friends and family, pain and healing, new life and renewed life. Joy. God has given
- [And We're Off](https://hcofamily.org/and-were-off/) - The Mroczkos are off on a quick trip to America! I am not entirely sure you can call 6 1/2 weeks a "quick" trip, but compared to our normal time in America, this is much more condensed! This is also a time of year that we do not regularly travel, but now that we have
- [Papa](https://hcofamily.org/papa/) - In case you are not connected to us, either in real life or via Facebook/Instagram, you may not be aware that Trena's dad passed away last week. Please keep the Ivy family in your prayers. This was completely unexpected, and though we rest assured, knowing that God is sovereign and that His plan is perfect,
- [Update](https://hcofamily.org/update/) - As you can see, we have "been quiet," as our Kenyan friends would say. This has been a season of transition for our family, personally, as well as the HCO family. God has been gracious to us through the changes of the past few months. Not only have things been in transition for our family
- [Babies 97, 98 and 99!](https://hcofamily.org/babies-97-98-and-99/) - In the midst of all that has distracted me over the past few months, I failed to introduce our three newest additions to Haven of Hope! When we left Kenya in August, celebrating our 9th year of HOH and our 96th baby, we did not know how quickly we would grow after that. Baby girls,
- [From Kenya, with Love](https://hcofamily.org/from-kenya-with-love/) - Jim is back from Kenya, and let me say that this is one happy little family!!! Gosh, it has been good to see how mightily the Lord has worked in our family over the past year! The measure that these little Mroczko girls missed their daddy was precious. I'm still not sure how I managed
- [Choose Joy ~ Chagua Furaha!](https://hcofamily.org/choose-joy-chagua-furaha/) - Some of you may remember HCO's single mothers and widows project a few years ago called Furaha! Furaha! means "joy" in Kiswahili and the ministry was aptly named for hearts of the women who chose to live in complete joy, even in the midst of their struggles and trials. This season, I am remembering those
- [Tidings of Comfort and Joy](https://hcofamily.org/tidings-of-comfort-and-joy/) - This is a year in which we have felt the enormity of both, comfort and joy. It brings a whole new meaning to our lives. The comfort we have found in the love and support and friends brings us great joy in knowing we are not alone.The comfort we have found in the assurance of eternal
- [It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas](https://hcofamily.org/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/) - Okay, so it's not beginning to look a lot like Christmas - it's already here! Our family LOVES Christmas! Yours probably does, too. There is something I seem to struggle with every year. It usually hits me more after Christmas, but I do think of it during the season. I always feel a bit guilty
- [OCTOBER - IN PICTURES](https://hcofamily.org/october-in-pictures/) - Together Again Finally! After SuperDad stayed for three weeks with the girls in Kenya, he brought them to Texas so we could all be together over their school fall break. Nana was still in the rehab hospital when they arrived, but it was so great to all be together again! We couldn't have survived this
- [January - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/january-in-pictures/) - Josie's Big Progress! Josie LOVED her doctor in Lubbock and we loved the miracle he helped facilitate in our little girl's body! 12 months of work ahead of us, but we will be back to see him next December. Julia Wins Science Fair On her last day of school in America, she got First Place
- [February - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/february-in-pictures/) - Happy Hope Don't we wish we could all be so free and joyful in the presence of God?! To see the joy on these babies' faces brings all the comfort of His peace! Smiling Girls Tabitha and Chantel, two happy babies playing outside. All the babies spend most of the day outside on our beautiful
- [March - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/march-in-pictures/) - Our Admin Girls We took our first ever Admin Retreat and had a wonderful time praying, dreaming and planning for the future of HCO. (the guys, Jim & Evans, were there, too. They just didn't make the picture.) Toddler Time Our aunties continue to learn to work with our toddlers and give them focused time
- [April - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/april-in-pictures/) - Too Close for Comfort April began with a fire that came up from the forest and crater behind us. It encroached across the field, coming within 50 yards from our fence. Close enough to evacuate all the staff and BABIES! God is, indeed, our Protector. Thomas goes home!! And he goes home with a familiar
- [May - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/may-in-pictures/) - John Wayne Tiny baby boy needs a big, strong name! Welcome, sweet boy to Haven of Hope. The Crazy Begins... with construction on a new guest apartment being added to the baby house. Shosho Shalline As we continue to work to reunite families, Shalline's grandmother (shosho) comes to visit. Her uncle comes to visit regularly
- [June - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/june-in-pictures/) - Isaiah Goes Home Isaiah's dad visited him at least once a week for a month before everything was ready for him to go home. His big sisters even came home for the big event! This whole family is already wrapped around his little finger! Brian Goes Home Brian's mama visited him several times before he
- [NOVEMBER - IN PICTURES](https://hcofamily.org/november-in-pictures/) - Sweet Boys We currently have 23 babies, all growing and thriving. Thank you to everyone who helps to make this possible! We get babies from so many different circumstances. Not a single one comes without some level of loss. Some orphaned, many abandoned, all suffering from separation from the family they were born into and
- [DECEMBER - IN PICTURES](https://hcofamily.org/december-in-pictures/) - We're ready to grow! The aquaponics is getting piped and the greenhouse is built. Now, just time to connect it all, getting it flowing, and start experimenting and learning! Men in ministry Evans has been on our team for almost a year. To hear him teach is a blessing. To see the other men learn
- [July - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/july-in-pictures/) - Meet Whitney Welcome new baby, Whitney, to Haven of Hope! She is a four month old bundle of joy, laughs and jabbers. This girl is always smiling, and you should see her little body move and sway the moment she hears music! Full Circle My home church, First Baptist Church Midland, Texas, came to visit
- [August - In Pictures](https://hcofamily.org/august-in-pictures/) - Baby Cow Our only remaining mama cow, Ashley, gave birth to a new addition to the HCO family. He's pretty cute. Guy Time What a blessing to look out and see our guys hanging out and studying the Word together. They enjoy their guy time. A New Project Just as we finally finished up on
- [SEPTEMBER - IN PICTURES](https://hcofamily.org/september-in-pictures/) - First Day of School Our little Mroczko girls started another year at Greensteds International School. This time, Julia entered Senior School...as in lunch time with high schoolers! They grow up too fast! Playtime with Nana Nana (Trena's mom) stayed for a few weeks after other guests went back to America. The babies LOVE all the
- [January 2020](https://hcofamily.org/january-2020/) - Hard at work Jim has been hard at work, getting Nana's house updated and repaired. We are grateful that God has allowed us to be here to help her. And I am grateful that God has given me a husband a who is able to DO all these things that need to be done! And
- [February 2020](https://hcofamily.org/february-2020/) - The battle is ON! These guys are getting armed for battle and excited about their faith! We love to see how happy they are when they get their new study. This time, Priscilla Shirer's Armor of God is up! Yes, our guys actually do like doing Priscilla Shirer studies. It's family time Church family time,
- [A long overdue update](https://hcofamily.org/a-long-overdue-update/) - Yes, a few months have transpired since we last posted. It has, indeed, been a tough time. Granted, Covid has taken its toll on everyone around the world, but our hard hits have not been Covid related. We lost our beloved Nana, my mom, in March, just two weeks after she was diagnosed with cancer.
- [Keeping Your Eye on the Prize](https://hcofamily.org/keeping-your-eye-on-the-prize/) - “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13b-14) We are still in America. We do love America. But we love Kenya too, and we miss it terribly. It is home. It is
- [Finally...Kenya Bound!](https://hcofamily.org/finally-kenya-bound/) - The time has finally come for our family to return to Kenya! We had hoped to spend a lot of time traveling and sharing the ministry with people, visiting our supporters and delivering lots of personal thank-yous. This year didn't turn out like any of us expected, did it? We are so grateful for the
- [Home Sweet Kenya](https://hcofamily.org/home-sweet-kenya/) - We made it back and are settling in well. We had safe travels and even enjoyed a day in Washington, DC as our flights changed last minute. It was our first time flying internationally since Covid and we were surprised at how empty and eerie everything felt in the airports in America. Traveling with face
- [Merry Christmas!](https://hcofamily.org/merry-christmas/) - The HCO Kenya family wishes you all the most joyful Christmas, full of the riches of the Lord's blessing and hope of life in Christ!
- [We are a family](https://hcofamily.org/we-are-a-family/) - We have a weekly fellowship where all of our HCO/HOH staff gathers for some singing, testimony and sharing time. Every time our sweet Auntie Emily shares, she always wants to start with a greeting and response that everyone now knows. Emily: "Brothers and sisters"Everyone: "Sisters and brothers"Emily: "Sisters and brothers"Everyone: "Brothers and sister"Everyone: "We are
- [Reunited, and it feels so good!](https://hcofamily.org/reunited-and-it-feels-so-good/) - Finally, after such a long, long time, we got to send a sweet boy home with his mama! Mama Jaden left Jaden with us two years ago when the children's home she grew up in requested for us to help her. She was in high school when Jaden was born and they wanted to help
- [A long awaited full family](https://hcofamily.org/a-long-awaited-full-family/) - This forever family has been in waiting to officially become family for a very long time! Little Hope and her Auntie Emily have had a special bond since she was an infant. Since Auntie Emily lives just around the corner from the baby house, it was easy for Emily to take her home to spend
- [The Mroczkos in America - RV style](https://hcofamily.org/the-mroczkos-in-america-rv-style/) - I wrote a few weeks ago that our family had left our parents' house in Midland, Texas and are now living in a renovated RV while we are in the US. Although it was heartbreaking to leave Nana & Papa's house behind to be sold, we are excited about our new adventure and travel plans
- [All About the Family](https://hcofamily.org/all-about-the-family/) - His Cherished Ones is all about the family, so we wanted to update you on our family - the HCO family and the Mroczko family. God has graciously protected the HCO staff and babies over the past few months! We have an amazing group of people who stepped up to take care of our little
- [Good Things Along the Way](https://hcofamily.org/good-things-along-the-way/) - I think that sometimes we forget that following God's will may not always be easy. We may know, in theory, that it won't be easy, that there may be hardships and struggles, but when when it comes down to it, we kind of forget that part. We somehow, maybe just subconsciously, expect that if we
- [A special home visit](https://hcofamily.org/a-special-home-visit/) - One of our favorite things we do is visiting the homes of some of our babies who have been adopted or fostered. Some families keep in contact and allow us to continue to be a part of their lives. We have partnerships with some families that keep us connected, where we work with them on
- [Furaha!](https://hcofamily.org/furaha/) - If you have been around HCO for awhile, you will remember our single mothers sewing project, Furaha. About five or so years ago, we started a project of training single moms with an income generating skill that they could use to provide for their families. After learning to sew, they would participate in making some

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- [Home](https://hcofamily.org/) - Strengthening Families. Changing Generations. Since 2009, His Cherished Ones has been serving vulnerable babies and families in Kenya, helping them move from crisis to safety, stability, and long-term thriving through Christ-centered, family-based care and community partnership Donate Now Strengthening Families. Changing Generations. Since 2009, His Cherished Ones has been serving vulnerable babies and families in
- [Blogs](https://hcofamily.org/blogs/) - Blogs HOME Blogs Spreading the Word News & Blogs 22Jun Showing Up – a mama’s love One of the hardest things we witness is the love between a mother and her… Read more 22May Safe Enough to Cry I thought I had the happiest, easiest baby ever. When Julia came to us, she… Read more
- [Haven of Hope Baby Center](https://hcofamily.org/haven-of-hope-baby-center/) - Haven of Hope Baby Center HOME Haven of Hope Baby Center A safe, nurturing home For babies in need of love Haven of Hope Baby Center began in August 2009 and has since been a temporary home for more than 130 babies awaiting reunification or placement with their families. Every child who enters our doors
- [Foster Adoption Reunification](https://hcofamily.org/foster-adoption-reunification/) - Foster, Adoption & Reunification HOME Reunification Restoring Families Every baby is someone’s child Children thrive in families. While we love welcoming little ones into our home, our deepest desire is to see every baby grow up in a safe, permanent family. From the moment a child arrives, we begin the work of understanding their story
- [Contact](https://hcofamily.org/contact/) - Connect with Us HOME CONTACT Mailing Address HIS CHERISHED ONES, INC. PO Box 1201 Lake City, FL 32056-1201 Email info@hcofamily.org Join Our Village! Be a part of strengthening families, providing hope for the future, and changing the lives of babies in need. Subscribe
- [Discipleship](https://hcofamily.org/discipleship/) - DISCIPLESHIP, TRAINING & EMPOWERMENT HOME Discipleship Developing relationships that strengthen families and build communities. Strong families create strong communities. At HCO, we believe meaningful life change begins with relationship. By investing in the lives of our staff, families, and neighbors — and by showing the love of Christ in both word and action — we
- [About Us](https://hcofamily.org/about-us/) - About Us HOME About Us Building a Healthy Community What We Do Our goal is for every baby to grow and thrive within a safe and loving family. Whether biological, adoptive, or long-term foster, the bond of family cannot be replicated. While we do our best to create a nurturing, family-like environment and care for
- [12 Days of Giving](https://hcofamily.org/12days/) - Help Spread Christmas Joy Amazon Wishlist Target Wishlist We are super excited to invite you to share some Christmas joy in a way we have not been able to before. In the early new year—we are aiming for early February 2023—we are going to be sending a shipping container to Kenya…full of things too heavy
- [Home New](https://hcofamily.org/home-new/)

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- [Elementor Single Post #4959](https://hcofamily.org/?elementor_library=elementor-single-post-4959) - Elementor Single Post #4959 Melissa Clark June 23, 2026 One of the hardest things we witness is the love between a mother and her children when life has placed impossible barriers between them. This mama comes to visit her babies. Her circumstances are difficult. She does not have stable housing and is working through challenges
- [Donation Section](https://hcofamily.org/?elementor_library=donation-section) - Help Us Make A Difference His Cherished Ones is making a difference in the lives of so many. Be a part of this life change by supporting our HCO family. Haven of Hope Baby Center Learn More Adoption Reunification Learn More Discipleship Learn More Behind every child we serve is a story of struggle —
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- [HCO Home](https://hcofamily.org/?elementor_library=hco-home) - Nakuru, Kenya Strengthening families so babies can grow up at home. His Cherished Ones walks with vulnerable babies and families in Kenya through family-based care, discipleship, and practical support rooted in Christ. Together, we help children grow in safe, loving homes. Donate Now Learn About Our Work Impact Snapshot Babies cared for and placed in
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## Donation Forms

- [VISION & MISSION](https://hcofamily.org/donations/vision-and-mission/) - To see families fully functioning with each individual member thriving in safe, loving, supportive homes and communities. To provide a safe, loving home for babies as we seek to find their permanent place within a family unit, and to strengthen and come alongside families by training and equipping men and women through biblical teaching and discipleship.
- [WHAT WE DO](https://hcofamily.org/donations/what-we-do/) - Our goal is for all babies to grow and thrive within their own family unit. Whether biological, adoptive, or long-term foster, a bond of family cannot be replicated. While we do our best to create a family-like environment and love our babies as our own while they are in our home, we work diligently to place them with their own loving families. As we love and care for the babies in HOH, we also strive to connect with their families and the community around us. Building healthy families is a process that requires relationship, training, empowerment and support. We work to ensure that our babies go to into homes that are safe, healthy and self-sustaining, while working within the boundaries of the local government. HCO Kenya has four separate baby cottages on property, averaging 20-30 babies in care at a given time. We have a functioning administrative team that works with our greater ministry and care teams, including a full staff of trained, competent, trauma informed staff. In addition to our babies in care, we also intentionally invest in the lives of our staff, teaching and training them, and equipping them to be healthy members of their own families and communities.
- [WHY WE DO IT](https://hcofamily.org/donations/why-we-do-it/) - In Kenya, just as in most parts of the world, the family structure is struggling. Pain, poverty, and despair have caused the family unit to suffer and decay. We desire to see the family strengthened through Biblical truths and hope in Christ. We seek to build relationships with men and women within our own community in order to teach, encourage and empower them to be agents of change within their homes, families, and larger communities. Because financial hardship and poverty are so prevalent in this culture, we also help to strengthen the family through business and microfinance. By helping to meet their physical needs, we open doors of communication to build relationship and share with them the hope of Christ. As we strive to strengthen families, we start with our own. Haven of Hope Baby Center is a place of ministry for our staff, where we employ those whom we are training and discipling.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://hcofamily.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Charity](https://hcofamily.org/category/charity/)
- [Featured](https://hcofamily.org/category/featured/)
- [Adoption/Baby Placement](https://hcofamily.org/category/adoption-baby-placement/)
- [HOH Babies](https://hcofamily.org/category/hoh-babies/)
- [Pokot](https://hcofamily.org/category/pokot/)
- [The Mroczko Family](https://hcofamily.org/category/the-mroczko-family/)
- [HCO Ministry](https://hcofamily.org/category/hco-ministry/)
- [Family Based Care](https://hcofamily.org/category/family-based-care/)
- [Trauma Healing](https://hcofamily.org/category/trauma-healing/)

## Tags

- [Adoption](https://hcofamily.org/tag/adoption/)
- [HOH Babies](https://hcofamily.org/tag/hoh-babies/)
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- [Family](https://hcofamily.org/tag/family/)
- [Orphan Care](https://hcofamily.org/tag/orphan-care/)
- [Trauma Healing](https://hcofamily.org/tag/trauma-healing/)
- [Family Based Care](https://hcofamily.org/tag/family-based-care/)

## Form Categories

- [Education](https://hcofamily.org/donations/category/education/)
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- [Medical](https://hcofamily.org/donations/category/medical/)