Skip To Main Content

Home

This photo is of 3 kids standing on their scooters while smiling at the camera.
This photo shows 5 girls of different ages sitting around a table and painting on canvases.
This photo shows a young girl sitting at a table with a marker in her hand and smiling at the camera.
This photo is of 2 boys sitting at the dinner table while their mom leans over and hugs them from behind.
This photo shows 2 women sitting across from each other at a desk and smiling at the camera.
This photo shows a large family sitting around a dinner table while serving spaghetti noodles to each other from a bowl.
This photo is of a basketball player dribbling the ball while smiling at the camera.

Our Mission

At Mount Dora Children's Home, we educate, equip, and empower faith-driven world changers in a Christ-centered, loving community.

Serving Children & Families Since 1945

No post to display.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14

And He said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3

News & Events

Single Featured Item

Mount Dora Children’s Home Announces Garrett Schwarz as Next Vice President of Social Services
Mount Dora Children’s Home Announces Garrett Schwarz as Next Vice President of Social Services

MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA—Mount Dora Children’s Home is pleased to announce the appointment of Garrett Schwarz as Vice President of Social Services. Currently serving as the athletic director at York University, Schwarz has spent his career walking alongside young people and families, helping them navigate challenges with compassion and Christ-centered guidance. 

Read More about Mount Dora Children’s Home Announces Garrett Schwarz as Next Vice President of Social Services
Keys to a New Future
Keys to a New Future

Today, the Mount Dora Children’s Home Single-Parent Program witnessed an incredible act of kindness that will transform the life of one of its participants. Jazmarie Martinez Cruz, a devoted mother to two young sons, Kairo and Jaydrien, was gifted a fully restored 2013 Ford Escape thanks to the generosity of Christian Brothers Automotive in Mount Dora.

Read More about Keys to a New Future
Chuck Shepherd promoted to vice president of social services
Chuck Shepherd promoted to vice president of social services

Mount Dora Christian Academy & Children’s Home announces the promotion of Chuck Shepherd to vice president of social services. This change comes after serving as director of social services for the last 33 years. As vice president, he will expand his role to include more community engagement to share the successes of and build support for the Children’s Home. He will continue his role on the MDCA&CH executive leadership team.

Read More about Chuck Shepherd promoted to vice president of social services