We’re heading to the Dominican Republic for an HFK Alumni service trip, partnering with @KidsAliveDR. Spend time learning about their work, connecting with kids from the homes and school, building relationships with staff and house parents, and engaging with the local community they serve! 🇩🇴 ✨ Anyone is welcome to apply ⏰ Application deadline: February 8 Come learn, serve, and build meaningful connections ✈️ Learn more & apply here: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-jar-apr

Serve with us by helping assemble bilingual Activity Books that were donated by HFK alumni-led organization - @ListosLearning! 🙏 We'll be taking these Activity Books on each of our International Service Trips and donating them to our partners after we use them throughout the week with the kids! 📚 🌐 Please RSVP here or at the link in our bio so we can plan accordingly: https://partiful.com/e/GC5mRDr5PEKfnqdSCG3u?c=8cQmdZtL

As Daisy’s move to Costa Rica is just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to share one more reminder of the incredible work she’s preparing to step into 🤍🌎 Our Global Ambassador, Daisy Hortelano, will soon be returning to Costa Rica to serve long-term with Here For Kids. During her time there, Daisy will be teaching English during school hours, leading after-school classes at the Bible Home, and assisting with Spanish and Math instruction. She will also help support HFK service trips and volunteer teams through interpretation and logistics. This season of service builds on Daisy’s previous experiences with HFK in Costa Rica, where the kids and community left a lasting impact on her heart. Their joy, laughter, and kindness reminded her why she loves serving and strengthened her passion for sharing God’s love through simple, meaningful acts. As Daisy prepares to leave next month, we are inviting our community to come alongside her one more time. You can support Daisy by signing up for our newsletter, giving financially, or helping meet practical needs as she prepares to go. Every bit of support helps make this next chapter possible. 💫 Learn more and support Daisy here: https://www.hereforkids.org/gap-daisy Thank you for continuing to support Daisy as she follows her calling and serves faithfully in Costa Rica 🇨🇷🙏

We enjoyed our second time at MissionConnexion Northwest! It was a blessing to be able to reconnect with organizations we've developed relationships with and also create new connections with like-minded people and ministries! 🙌🌎 Thank you @MissionConnexionGlobal for the opportunity, we're looking forward to the next one! 💫

Meet this Team Captain: Becca Hofheinz 🌟 Costa Rica has been part of Becca’s spring break story since 2023, and 2026 will mark her third year serving with HFK. What started as a first trip quickly became a passion as she returned year after year, building relationships and learning from the kids, families, and staff served through Roblealto, the partner organization for this trip. Becca has been deeply shaped by the stories she’s heard and the connections made along the way, and she is excited to step into leadership as one of the Team Captains. Her heart for community, consistency, and service helps set the tone for a trip focused on connection, teamwork, and lasting impact. If Costa Rica has been on your heart, this could be your moment to go and be part of something meaningful. All are welcome! 🌎 Last day to apply: Monday, Jan 19 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-brv-mar

Team Captain Spotlight: Diana Guerrero 🌟 Meet Diana, one of the Team Captains for the Liberty & Friends Spring Break Trip to Costa Rica! After serving on her first international trip with HFK in 2025, Diana is returning this time stepping into leadership to serve alongside Roblealto, the organization partnered with for this trip. From sports and quality time to hands on service, this trip focuses on connection, growth, and meaningful service through relationship building. Diana is passionate about creating an experience that brings people together, encourages growth, and leaves a lasting impact through service and community. She’d love for you to be part of this journey serving, learning, and making memories together! 🌎 Apply now. Last day to apply is Monday, Jan 19 Learn more here: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-brv-mar

Liberty students - join us this Spring Break as we serve in Barva, Costa Rica! 🇨🇷 This service trip takes place during Liberty University’s 2026 Spring Break, and friends, family, and students from other universities are welcome. Spend your break serving alongside others and making a lasting impact! 💫 📝 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-brv-mar

Our Posada Weekend in Tijuana, MX was unforgettable - and you can relive it with us! 🇲🇽 The video and our blog (now live!) are full of moments of joy, service, and connection, plus behind-the-scenes photos you won’t want to miss: hereforkids.org/blog/mexico-dec-2025 🌐 Join us next time to make an impact and create unforgettable memories together! ✨

Liberty University students: spend Spring Break 2026 serving in Barva, Costa Rica! 🇨🇷✈️ This trip is a special invitation for Liberty students - and anyone else who’s interested is welcome to apply! Work with our local partners to serve and support communities in Barva through meaningful, relationship-driven projects. ⏳ Last day to apply: January 19 🌐 Learn more and apply at hereforkids.org/serve

Team Captain Spotlight: Diego Rios 🌟 We’re excited to have Diego Rios serving as Team Captain for our Baylor & Friends Spring Break service trip to Costa Rica! Diego has been traveling and serving with HFK since 2015 and is passionate about leading others in faith, service, and community. This trip is open to Baylor students and anyone else who wants to spend spring break serving alongside new friends who quickly become family. 📝 Last day to apply: Sunday, January 11 🌐 Apply here: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-sjo-mar

The application deadlines for our Costa Rica trips are almost here, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity to make a real difference. 🇨🇷✨ This Barva, Costa Rica trip deadline is Wednesday, January 7, and this San José, Costa Rica trip deadline is Sunday, January 11. These spring break trips are open to students and anyone who feels led to join! 🌎 This is your chance to serve, grow, and be part of something that truly matters. Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service

HFK Info Session 2026 💚💙 Learn more about our upcoming trips from our Executive Director, Communications Director, and Team Captains 🗺️ Questions? DM us or email info@hereforkids.org ✉️✨

Team Captain Spotlight: Nick Amparan 🌟 We’re excited to have Nick serving as Team Captain for our upcoming service trip to Costa Rica! Nick served there last year and is returning with a heart to lead and a passion for the community. As Team Captain, he’ll be leading the Biola and Friends team and helping create a meaningful, organized, and impactful experience for everyone involved. He’d love for you to join him on this journey! 🌎 Learn more and apply here: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-brv-feb

15 years. 15 words. One mission. 💙 These words, shared by our HFK family, reflect the heart of who we are. As we close out our 15th year, we are grateful for every service trip, every participant, every donor, and every life touched along the way. 🌎 Thank you for living out our mission of "teaching the eternal joy of service." We cannot wait to see what the future holds! ✨

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Monday, January 5th! Join us for an Instagram Live to learn about our upcoming service trips, meet this season’s team captains, and get all your questions answered. If you’ve been curious about any of our trips, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more. We can’t wait to have you join us! ✨

Wishing you joy, peace, and all the holiday cheer this Christmas! 🎄✨

Happy Birthday to Kaylea, our Communications Director! 🎉📸 We are so grateful for her creativity, dedication, and heart for our mission. From capturing powerful stories on international service trips to posting daily trip recaps and keeping our website running smoothly, she helps share the impact of our work with the world. Whether she’s behind the camera, behind the screen, or behind the scenes, she brings passion and purpose to everything she does, and our organization is stronger because of it. 💙 Thank you for the time, talent, and care you pour into serving others and telling these stories so well. We are incredibly thankful for you! Join us in wishing her a very happy birthday! 🫶✨

Baylor Bears, make your spring break count! 🐻🌎 Join us in San José, Costa Rica for a week dedicated to service, growth, and global impact. This trip takes place during Baylor’s 2026 Spring Break and is open to students from any school and others who feel called to go. 🇨🇷 Learn more and apply at hereforkids.org/service ✨

Mexico Day 3: We began our final day with breakfast and a meaningful moment of reflection, writing affirmations for one another as we looked back on the Posada weekend we had just shared. We then hosted a soccer clinic at a local school’s soccer field that we were able to provide access to for the day, welcoming over 60 participants. ⚽️ The field was full of energy as we led team-building activities, a soccer tournament, card games, and practiced English with @listoslearning activity books, along with many other activities. To close out the day, each child picked out a toy made possible by a generous donor, and we shared pizza together. 🍕💙 At lunch, we returned to the site to exchange gifts with the local youth group and say our heartfelt goodbyes. Our team then headed to the border, taking time to recap and reflect on the Posada weekend before heading our separate ways home. It was a busy weekend filled with joy, gratitude, and hard work. 🙌

Mexico Day 2: Our theme for the weekend is joy, and day two overflowed with it. We woke to a beautiful sunrise, shared breakfast together, and then split into two groups to spend the morning with children at local parishes. While kids finished their catechism lessons, our teams shared moments of joy through games, activities, and sorting generous donations to bless local families. 🫶 Joy was everywhere - new tennis shoes, piñatas bursting with dulces, clothes hugged tightly, and countless smiles and embraces shared. After reuniting to exchange stories and enjoy another meal, we had a surprise with a special celebration honoring December birthdays, adding even more joy to the day. We then celebrated a joy-filled Posada Mass, as the space was transformed from a play area and parking lot into a dining hall and dance floor in honor of the true reason for the Christmas season. 🎉🎄 We served meals to families from nine parishes, danced together, and sharing laughter the whole day long. We ended the night grateful for new friendships, unforgettable moments, and hearts continuously committed to serving as Here for Kids. 💙💚

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