Casa Hovde México, the Hovde Foundation’s first Hovde House, opened its doors in 2006 and currently provides permanent housing for 50 boys and girls, ages 4-20, and is divided into separate living quarters by gender and age. Intentionally located just outside the hustle, bustle, and pollution of the city, Casa Hovde is offers a quiet, peaceful alternative to the dangers of the street. The Casa Hovde staff, led by “Uncle” Paco, who has more than 25 years of experience working with street kids, instills a sense of security and stability by establishing structure, routines and discipline in the home.

Since 2006, 111 kids have lived at Casa Hovde, of which only two have elected to return to street life – a remarkable success rate by any measure.  In 2011, 12 adolescents ‘graduated’ out of the home; some secured jobs and are eager to live independent lives with the knowledge and guidance they received from PNC. Others were able to return to their families, who have shown enough change and will to receive them back into a supportive environment.