Costa Rica Day 8: This was the team’s last day. We started out the day with a morning devotional together and then went to one of the houses to have homemade arepas for breakfast with one of the house parents and the kids! 🍽️ We joined the children on a hike to a river! After that the team had a little carnival for the kids with soccer, basketball, volleyball, and water balloons! ⚽️🏀🏐 After saying goodbye to the children, our group had one last dinner together at a local restaurant and ended the night with some ice cream! 🫶

Costa Rica Day 7: The team finished our project for the week! Some of the team got to help build a robotics kit for the kids and also got to participate in a volleyball workshop. 🙌🏐 In the afternoon we played a soccer game with a mix of the kids and staff of Roblealto and then a second game with the team vs. just the adults. ⚽️ To end the night, we were able to play a sunset game of volleyball as a team and then finished with dinner at the kids houses one last time! 🍽️💙

Costa Rica Day 6: The team got to help with worship during the Roblealto staff’s devotional this morning. 🎶 We then got to pass out some homemade cookies made by the girls to the staff and teachers! We also got to take a tour of the school to see where the kids do all their studies! 🍪📚 Our group continued making big progress on our work project and in the afternoon we got to help the kids with some soccer drills out on the field. Finally, we ended the day with a walk around the Roblealto facility! 🙌⚽️

Costa Rica Day 5: The team continued our service project of painting one of the houses here at Roblealto and made some big progress! 🙌 The girls got to have some bonding time with the moms of the Bible home and baked cookies. 🍪 Some of the team were then able to play a game of soccer with the kids once they finished school. Afterwards, we went to our assigned houses and got to spend more time with the kids and house parents in their homes. ⚽️💙 We finished the night practicing worship for devotional the next morning! 🎶

Costa Rica Day 4: The team continued one of our projects for the week, which is repainting one of the houses. During our lunch break, we got to play a volleyball game together! 🎨🏐 Once the kids finished school, some of the team members joined in on a game of soccer. We had a worship night where the team got to play music, sing, and dance with all of the kids in the Bible home as well as the house parents! ⚽️🎶 The kids also had the opportunity to answer some questions about HFK and the team members to win some prizes! 🏆

Costa Rica Day 3: The team started our service projects for the week! We worked on repainting one of the Bible home houses and also helped unload supplies that we will be using to help fix a water tank later in the week - weather permitting, of course! 🙌 We then got to help teach kids guitar during a workshop and joined in on a game of volleyball with the kids during sunset. 🎶🫶 Our team finished the night having dinner with the kids and their house parents in their homes and also got to do some activities with them! 🍽️💙

Meet This Team Captain: Liz Soto 🌟 Liz is returning for her first consecutive year as Team Captain for Peru! Her journey with Here For Kids began in college through a partnership with Saint Mary’s College (Go Gaels!), where she served in the Dominican Republic during Jan Term. She reconnected in 2022 for her first trip to Peru. It was an instant connection. Since then, she has fallen in love with the people, culture, and joy of serving. In 2026, she will return for her third Peru trip and first time serving in Pucallpa. Join Liz for a life-changing experience of service and community. 🌎🫶 🌐 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-puc-may

Costa Rica Day 2: The team took an excursion to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. We got to see a ton of amazing wildlife, waterfalls, and experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty! 🦥🇨🇷 We then got to explore downtown San José and made a stop for ice cream. Once the team arrived back at the house, we brought out the guitar and sang worship songs together before finishing the night with some fresh granadilla fruit. 🍦✨

Meet This Team Captain: Miranda O’Brien 🌟 Miranda has been connected to Here For Kids for years, and last year she finally had the opportunity to go on her first service trip to Peru. That trip left a lasting impact. She fell in love with the country, its culture, and the people she had the privilege of serving. After returning home, she knew she wanted to continue saying yes to opportunities like this. Now, Miranda is excited to co-lead this upcoming trip with Liz and is looking forward to meeting each of you. She is passionate about serving others, building meaningful relationships, and growing in faith alongside her team. Step out of your comfort zone and join Miranda for what is sure to be a life-changing experience. 🌎🫶 🌐 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-puc-may

Costa Rica Day 1: Our team arrived in Costa Rica early in the morning and headed straight to the Roblealto Bible Home. After settling in, we shared breakfast together and took a tour of the Bible Home to learn more about the community we’ll be serving. ✈️🇨🇷 Following some rest and lunch, we went on a river hike that gave us time to connect and bond as a team. 🙌 Later in the afternoon, we held our HFK orientation and unpacked the donation bags we brought with us. 📚🧳 We ended the day playing outside with the kids before heading to dinner at Daisy’s, our Global Ambassador. The night wrapped up with good food and a few competitive rounds of Spot It! 💙

If you've been thinking about it, now is the perfect time to apply for our service trip to Peru! 🇵🇪 May 9-17 we’ll be working with local communities and building meaningful relationships through service. 🗓 Deadline to apply: March 8 🌐 More details + application: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-puc-may

As our 2026 Biola team prepares to head to Costa Rica in just a few days, we wanted to share a photo from last year’s Biola service trip 🫶💙

We had a beautiful day at Grand Canyon University meeting new students and getting to know the campus! We especially loved connecting with old friends, partners, a Team Captain, and our new friend Vivi! 🐶 Thank you @gcu missions for the opportunity, looking forward to developing our partnership! 🙌

Meet this Team Captain: Tracy Andermann 🌟 Three years ago, Tracy stepped outside her small Iowan comfort zone and said yes to her first international trip with Here For Kids in Costa Rica. That yes changed everything. The following year, she co-led a trip to the Dominican Republic, where she built meaningful connections with students through teaching and sports. Those relationships left a lasting impact, and she knew she wanted to return. Now, Tracy is excited to co-lead with Becca Tse and head back to the Dominican Republic this April. She is passionate about serving kids, building relationships through sports, and growing in faith alongside her team. Step out of your comfort zone and join Tracy for what is sure to be a life-changing experience. 🌎🫶 🌐 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-con-apr

Meet this Team Captain: Becca Tse 🌟 Becca is returning for her second time as a Team Captain after two powerful experiences with Here For Kids. What began as her first service trip quickly became a defining season. She built lasting friendships, gained a broader perspective of the world, and discovered how meaningful it is to serve alongside a team. Constanza holds a special place in her heart, and she is excited to lead a new group ready to invest in kids, build relationships through sports, and serve with purpose. HFK’s focus on kids, Latin America, and creating lasting impact aligns closely with her passions. Becca is looking forward to guiding this team and watching others experience the same growth and joy that made her first trip unforgettable. 🌎 🫶 🌐 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-con-apr

The deadline to apply for this service trip to the Dominican Republic is approaching quickly - don’t miss out! 🇩🇴 We’re excited for you to join us this spring for an amazing opportunity to serve, grow, and create new connections. 🌐 Discover more details and apply here: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-con-apr

Thank you to our 22 volunteers who helped assemble 34 @ListosLearning Activity Books at our Service Day! This year, volunteers wrote notes of encouragement for the kids on each book. We also had some volunteers or people that couldn't make the event take some books as "homework" to assemble on their own - gracias a todos! 🙏 These books are amazing - we'll use them on all our upcoming trips and then donate them to our partner ministries and kids we serve. You can get your own here: @ListosLearning. Thank you to @RealitySF for your partnership and allowing us to host in your beautiful space, we're excited for our Reality SF & Friends Service Trip to the DR in August! ✈️ 🌐 You can check out a recap of our Assembly Service Day here: https://www.hereforkids.org/blog/ab-feb-2026

Serve with us in Peru this May! ✨🇵🇪 Join our team as we serve @kidsaliveperu, learning firsthand about their ministry and the incredible impact they’re making in their community. During our time there, we’ll build meaningful relationships with the children in the homes and school, connect with ministry staff and house parents, and engage with the local community they faithfully serve. 🫶 Beyond showing up with open hearts, our team will also provide financial and hands-on support to strengthen their year-round ministry efforts. Every interaction and every contribution will be rooted in encouragement, partnership, and long-term impact. If you’re ready to serve others, grow in compassion, and be part of something bigger than yourself, we’d love for you to join us. 🌐 Learn more and apply here: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-puc-may The last day to apply is March 8, 2026!

Happy Valentine’s Day HFK family! ❤️ Today we’re celebrating the heart behind everything we do at Here for Kids International. Our trip participants, our partners, donors, and the amazing kids we serve are the reason this mission means so much. Thank you for showing up with compassion, generosity, and joy on every service trip. Love isn’t just something we say - it’s something we live. 🫶

Meet this Team Captain: Dave Ricketts 🌟 Dave’s first trip to Jarabacoa in 2014 began as a Thanksgiving visit with his family and became a turning point. It reshaped their priorities, their conversations, and brought service to the forefront of who they wanted to be. Since then, Dave has returned several times, leading teams and building meaningful partnerships. He currently serves on the HFK board and is excited to help others experience the lasting joy of service. 💛🌍 🌐 Learn more and apply now: https://www.hereforkids.org/service/2026-jar-apr

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