The Home for Women works to rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate young single mothers who have been victims of violence or abandonment. It is unique in Quintana Roo in terms
of the quality and range of the services provided.
The philosophy of the Home is to encourage the overall development of the young women so that they may become competent mothers and citizens, capable of living independently
and providing a better future for themselves and their children.
For this reason, the Home offers a wide range of integrated activities which support the moral and psychological development of the women as well as helping them further their education and gain useful vocational training and access to employment.
Since
2003
Beneficiaries
Benefi ciaries:
• Single mothers, young pregnant women who have been victims of violence.
• Babies and young children of beneficiaries.
Services
• Accommodation, food, clothes
• Medical and psychological care
• Moral guidance
• Education
• Vocational training and job bank
• Nursery
• Family reintegration
Results
Up to 80 young women and their children participate in the residential program each year
Operated by
Instituto Tumbén Xchupal, A.C.
Tel. (998) 898 6243