10/07/2026
Children need people they can count on. ‼️👇🏼
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adults who grew up with more positive childhood experiences (including caring adults and a sense of belonging), had 72% lower odds of depression or poor mental health than those with very few.
This is part of the heart behind Anchors of Hope. As we build this space in Yucatán, we’re working toward a place where children can feel safe, build relationships with adults who keep showing up, and grow up knowing they are deeply loved by Jesus. ⚓️
Source: Bethell et al., JAMA Pediatrics, 2019.