History: In 1991, after the Romanian dictator, Nicolae Ceausescu, had fallen from power, Peter Mrazik and a group of individuals traveled to Romania to volunteer in the state orphanages.  They were burdened for the children who were in these places.  There were many children, and too few workers to care for them.  After returning to the United States, the members of the group came together forming Children’s Aid International Relief and Development (CAIRD), and with assistance from the Romanian government, established Father’s House in Medias in December 1999.

Goals: Father’s House cares for orphaned children by placing them in loving foster families.  The children receive a loving family, shelter, clothing, nutrition, education, and most importantly an opportunity to know Jesus and receive His Love. The children being cared for in the foster families range from infants to 16 years of age. CAIRD endeavors to provide these children with life skills and trades to be able to support themselves and their future families.  They leave the home, but remain a part of the loving family, when they reach adulthood.

Program: The children all attend local government schools.

The families are encouraged to have nightly Bible studies and devotions.  They also attend church regularly.

Sewing, cooking, gardening, computer training, and language classes are offered to the children as vocational training.

The families enjoy going to the park, playing, singing, and fellowshipping with one another during the week.

Children attend ministry clubs and Bible camps in the community.