Five orphanages of Niños de Mexico were raided and shut down a few days ago. The downhill spiral included a financial impact. According to the 990 filings from 2022 and 2023, revenue shrank by approximately $200,000. The net loss (income minus expenses) for 2022 was negative $120,251. The net loss for the organization in 2023 was negative $174,722. (https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/431118019/202433109349300213/full) The 990 government filing form for 2024 is not yet available.

The communication between the ministry and donors also suffered, as the Niños website indicates quarterly newsletters stopped after February, 2025. The downfall of the ministry was not immediate, but the outcome was final, as the properties were reportedly seized by Mexican child welfare officials. According to the WRadio 95 article, the homes were closed and secured. The director of the organization who had previously been accused of failure to report abuse of minors has now compiled 25 investigation files of expected abuse. (https://wradio.com.mx/2025/07/10/rescata-dif-a-37-menores-de-albergues-infantiles-en-chicoloapan-y-texcoco/)  When the worm starts to turn, it can turn unexpectedly fast.

I am grateful for the advocates who kept the pressure high until now. The investigation continues. Please pray for the victims and their families.

How it all started for me. From the book:

“Imagine my shock when on February 28, 2023, Professor Lay messaged me documents about sexual abuse cases at Niños. It was overwhelming to begin with, because it came just as I was falling asleep. The message provided links to a Mexican news article, to a Facebook statement of one of the accusers, and to a Facebook video made by a young man who has been a long-time volunteer/intern at Niños de Mexico. Professor Lay also included information on a petition seeking supportive signatures to pressure Mexican officials to act to protect the children.

Professor Lay, like me, was a member of FCCF/Christ First. He was one of the whistleblowers on the abuse by Brandon Milburn who was convicted on multiple counts of child sexual abuse. {See A View from the Pews: The Inside Story of a Broken Church, Joy S. Taylor} Lay became a staunch victims’ advocate from that life-changing event. Prior to the church split, we were friends of the Executive Director of Niños and some of its board members.” (Taylor, Joy S, Clergy Cover-up Does It Work?, Lily of the Valley Publishing Services, 2024, Indiana, pp. 65-66.)

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