The publishing of the Preventive Model " Pyramid of Development " was made possible thanks to the support of the Baring Foundation and the assistance of Y' Care from England both entities felt that Home Abandonment Prevention Project is a worthy experience to be shared with other GOs and NGOs around the world that have shown interest in this topic

We especially thank Rob Angove and Sarah Walker from Y' Care. We acknowledge Gloria Hidalgo who led this work with the contributions from the professional staff made up at Jeanette Herrera, Leonor Avella, Myriam Orozco, Patricia Fajardo, Emelda Castañeda, Martha Obregon all of colom contributed with their expertise and reflections to put together the texts in this publication.

Finally our deepest feelings of gratitude to boys, girls ,youth and families who have allowed us to enter in their lives, learn from their daily struggles and accompany us in the building of better life conditions.

GLADYS DE ROJAS
General Director