Lasallian Culture of Care

The model of care, which is the hallmark of Martin de Porres Group Homes Services (MDP), is the trademarked Lasallian Culture of Care, a trauma informed practice.

The Lasallian Culture of Care has its historical roots in 17th Century France with the founding of the De La Salle Christian Brothers serving the “children of the artisans and the poor, abandoned, and left to themselves – far from wholeness of life.”  This model of care was adopted and enhanced by MDP upon our founding (in 1974) and is used today to provide care for all youth who have been and are entrusted to our care. The foundational elements of the Lasallian Culture of Care focus on “touching hearts, instilling hope and transforming lives”. We do this by placing the highest emphasis on the building and nurturing of supportive positive relationships with our youth and families.