Lar Feliz

Our shelter is now home to more than 50 children from the Sao Paulo area of Brazil. All of the children placed in our care have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness, or the death or abandonment of parents. After these terrible experiences they need to find hope for a brighter future.

In our homes, they learn how to live in a community setting. We teach them that their life is special, created by God, and that as they learn to show respect for themselves and others, they can have valued lives, and realize their dreams.

We invite you to learn more about our work with these children and how you can help.


Pastor Paul, Jill and family

The current time at Lar Feliz is:

Each child brings with them their own tragic story.

We would like to share with you the story of the Baby who never smiled.

"We received two sisters, one of two years old and the other six years, who came from a home of sexual abuse. The two year old came to us at the baby house and reminded us very much of a little doll. Her eyes had a blank frightened stare all the time, she never smiled, and whenever we put her down , as soon as her feet touched the ground, she gave quiet little cry that was actually more of a squeak. "   - more -

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12