The Boys Home

Bill and Mary Kwiatkowski founded Niños de la Luz (“Children of the Light”) in 1994 to provide a safe haven for boys living on the streets of La Ceiba, Honduras. Eventually, property was purchased and a home where boys could live and be loved was built. They worked tirelessly to develop the entire seven acres as a place of hope and healing. Heart4Children continues to provide boys at Niños de la Luz quality care, solid education, and emotional and spiritual guidance.

The government mandate for orphan care in Honduras has shifted, and our boys home is becoming more of a transition home. When social services bring a boy to us, our goal is to investigate his circumstances and find any relatives or family that may consider raising him. Our home director works alongside our social worker and our psychologist to evaluate his case thoroughly and make a development plan.  If he has a family, and they are approved, he will begin the reintegration process which can take a long time. He is provided a secure and loving home at Ninos de la Luz, but goal is for him to have his own family.  This provides enormous benefit to his growth and development in becoming a mature adult.  An orphanage may be exceptional and the only option for children with no family, but it is only a substitute for the connection and security that his real family can provide.

Our boys rely on faithful monthly sponsors to help provide their living expenses. $75 monthly helps supply their food, clothing, shelter, medical, and education. Your support significantly impacts his story!

Q&A

Commonly asked questions for supporting a boy at our home.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GIVE?

A set amount each month is best because regular donations help with planning and sustaining our budget. The most seamless
way is to set up automatic payment with your bank. You can also use a credit card on our website or mail a check to:
Heart4Children
PO Box 47
Tomball, TX 77377

WHAT AMOUNT IS SUGGESTED TO SPONSOR A BOY AT THE HOME?

$75 monthly donation helps us provide living expenses for one of our boys. Any monthly amount is appreciated.

WHAT IS MY DONATION USED FOR SPECIFICALLY?

Your monthly donation contributes to providing food, clothing, security, shelter, medical, education, and transportation. The same basic needs you provide for your kids!

HOW DID THE BOYS COME TO LIVE AT THE HOME?

Each boy’s story is different, but all boys come to Ninos de la Luz from social services who deemed their living conditions unacceptable.  Many of our boys come with the trauma of abuse, neglect, and abandonment. We employ a full-time psychologist who helps them process their trauma and move forward with hope.

HOW OLD ARE THE BOYS?

The boys range from 4 to 18 years old.  When older boys “age out”, we have a transition program they can enter if they choose. 

WHAT IS THE TRANSITION PROGRAM?

Boys over 18 and who want to continue their education in university or trade school may enroll in our transition program. They will live in an apartment off-site as they are guided to succeed in living on their own. They are mentored in life skills such as preparing a budget and opening a bank account, writing a resume and finding a job, shopping for groceries and preparing meals, housekeeping skills like cleaning and laundry, and much more.

WHAT IS THE GREATEST CURRENT FINANCIAL NEED?

Although post high school education is more affordable in Honduras, it is still about $300 per month for a young man to attend university or trade school. We would love, with your help, to offer this opportunity to any of our boys who want to pursue a degree.