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H.O.M.E. Inc, (Homes for Orphans of Mexican Extraction) began its Mexican Orphanage Mission in 1967
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Mexico Directors
Commissioned by Camarillo Christian Church, Alison and Phil Drain moved to El Porvenir in 2005 and live at Niños de Baja. As the Mexico Directors, they manage the ministry’s operations in Mexico.
The Drains are responsible for assuring the physical health and spiritual growth of the children in the ministry’s care. They interface with the Mexican authorities, supervise the Mexican staff and administrators, coordinate community outreach programs, and oversee the maintenance of the ministry’s property. They also plan, schedule and coordinate the work of visiting mission teams.
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The Drains have a passion for the Mexican people and culture, and participated in mission projects in Mexico for many years. They have two grown sons, are retired, and are full-time volunteers (non-paid) for Niños de Baja.
Before they retired, Phil owned and managed an insurance agency for more than 20 years and has strong management and administrative skills. He is also a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to building projects and automotive maintenance at the ministry. Alison was a bilingual educator in Southern California, and worked with Spanish-speaking parents and children for more than 28 years. During that time, she was a teacher, school principal and district administrator
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U.S. Directors
Judy and Darryl Lloyd were appointed U.S. Directors in October of 2009 and manage the ministry’s operations in the U.S.
The Lloyd’s are responsible for fund-raising and outreach to individuals, churches and mission teams. They are also responsible for communications (publicity, brochures, etc.), building and supervising support teams, and managing administrative activities in the U.S.
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Judy and Darryl are active members of Newbury Park First Christian Church. Darryl has participated in several short-term mission projects in Mexico and Europe, and Judy is the church Communications Ministry Coordinator.
The Lloyds have three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. They live in Newbury Park, California with their granddaughter, Andrea, and her children, Joshua and Sydney. Judy and Darryl are retired and are full-time volunteers (non-paid) for Niños de Baja.
Before they retired, Judy and Darryl owned a marketing communications company for 35 years, and have strong creative, administrative and organizational skills. During that time, Darryl held several leadership positions with Pinnacle Worldwide (a consortium of independent PR firms) including chairman and president. Judy is a published writer and former editor, and has taught courses in the creative process.
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OUR MEXICO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A newly formed Mexican Corporation, HOME NdB A/C, has been created to hold all Niños de Baja property titles. Directors of the new corporation will be active members of the U.S. Board of Directors. The newly created Niños Corporation (A/C) will enable Niños de Baja to look at new opportunities to expand its mission and programs.
OUR STAFF
All child care workers and support staff are paid Mexican employees. They receive a salary as well as benefits provided under Mexican law. A Mexican administrator, oversees daily operations in Mexico and is responsible for ensuring the U.S. and Mexican Boards of Directors are in compliance with the laws of Mexico. For both the orphanage and daycare, we have a principal in charge, as well as trained child care workers and a cook/cleaner/laundress. In addition, we employ a full time builder/groundskeeper/maintenance man, with part-time assistance as needed.
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