3 Important Keys to Our Philosophy of Care
September 8, 2020
Learn about a few important keys to our philosophy of care that are present from the moment youth enter our shelter to the day they are unified and leave the shelter....
Alyssa’s Heartwarming History (And Future) Helping Others Heal
July 10, 2020
Six years ago, Alyssa Hernandez spent her evenings assisting immigrants at a local emergency shelter located at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Brownsville, Texas. She was the only volunteer at the time with medical experience, helping incoming immigrants to recover from injuries and illnesses after a dangerous journey to the United States. ...
Luis Rosas – Employee Spotlight
December 16, 2019
Luis is the Assistant Lead Clinician for Southwest Key Programs at Casa El Presidente. On an average day, Luis works to make sure the physical and mental health needs of the youth in our care are met. This often includes designing and planning group counseling sessions, assisting with psychological follow-ups and making sure his team...
Hearing For the First Time
September 27, 2019
Mateo was a 17-year-old boy from Honduras who was born deaf and whose mother was unable to afford medical care or provide schooling for him to learn sign language. When Mateo was seven, his mother moved to the United States to find work, leaving him in the care of his aunt and uncle. When he...
Acts of Kindness Impact Youth
September 12, 2019
Isabella is a young female minor that came to Southwest Key's Casa Franklin. When she arrived she was almost emotionless and looked defeated and disappointed, which is understandable because these children often come from unfortunate situations and have difficult travels....
Support for Developmental Disability
August 21, 2019
Ana is a 15-year-old girl from El Salvador who was placed at Casa Campbell in Phoenix with her siblings. At intake Ana was unable to have a coherent conversation with others. She was unable to write her name or identify letters or numbers. This is because Ana has a developmental disability....
Rescued From Trafficking
June 11, 2019
Maya was a shy girl of nearly 18 when she arrived at a Southwest Key shelter in the summer of 2018. Quietly relaying her story to her case manager, she told of the two-year-old daughter back home in Honduras she had to leave behind to seek work in the U.S....