Our Mission
Hogares Teresa Toda was founded in Puerto Rico in 1993 by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa of Jesus (Hermanas Carmelitas Teresas de San José) with the mission of providing a home for girls and young women who suffer from neglect and/or abandonment due to their family’s inability or unwillingness to care for them—or due to abuse inflicted by their families. We offer them a family-like environment and a comprehensive education.
Who we are
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization licensed by the Puerto Rico Department of Family Services. Accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Residential Facilities) as a “Trauma-Informed Group Home,” we provide a safe and nurturing environment offering basic services such as food, healthcare, housing, spiritual and religious guidance, and education. We also offer psychological therapy, recreation and sports, tutoring, and supervised study sessions. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on healing, empowerment, and building resilience to support their recovery.
Teresa Toda Juncosa and her daughter Teresa Guasch Toda, born in Riudecañas, Spain, in 1826 and 1848 respectively, were humble women with deep spirituality. Through their own experiences of pain and abandonment, they felt called to help others transform suffering into hope. This vocation led them to found the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa of Jesus in Barcelona in 1878, dedicated to the education and formation of orphaned and abandoned girls, with an emphasis on female empowerment. As part of their legacy, Hogares Teresa Toda was established—including a home in Puerto Rico in 1993.
Our Services
Hogares Teresa Toda is managed and directed by the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa of Jesus, with the support of a team of highly trained professionals and dedicated direct care staff who are aligned with our mission. Each team member is carefully selected and trained to ensure warm, respectful, and efficient service.
Our work is supported by a strong Board of Directors committed to excellence and the well-being of the population we serve, along with collaborations from groups and individuals who share our cause.
At Hogares Teresa Toda, we provide:
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Shelter and Housing
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Nutrition Services
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Tutoring and Supervised Study Services
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Spiritual and Religious Services
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Transportation and Escort Services
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Recreational, Sports, and Cultural Activities
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Nursing Services
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Psychological Services
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Social Work Services
If you would like to donate your services, please contact us to offer your talents.
"They offer services that help the young girls maintain an excellent quality of life. Very good service—the staff was very kind and provided all the information regarding the minor."
"The services offered by the home are a great help and benefit to the girls we care for."
"Continue providing the excellent service you’ve given so far. You should consider opening a facility for boys."
