Dr. Mike Higgins Speaks about Hope Children's Home’s Purpose

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Hope Children's Home (hopechildrenshome.org) serves a vital role in the community in providing a caring environment that supports the needs of children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. Dr. Mike Higgins, the executive director of Hope Children's Home, appeared on the Christian Television Network program Bay Focus and delved into his organization’s mission and purpose.

As Dr. Higgins sees it, the children under his organization’s care are not there through any fault of their own. Rather, they come from families faced with alcoholism, drug addiction, and incarceration, as well as situations in which the parents need help. As many as 80 children at any given time are housed and educated, ranging from infants to high school students.

One of the more noteworthy aspects of the organization is its 55-acre campus, which encompasses boys’ and girls’ dormitories. In addition, Dr. Higgins conceptualized Cottages of Hope, which are tailored to the emotional needs of babies and small children, particularly sibling groups. Two of these cottages were built in 2012, and two more were added in 2017, reflecting an increased need for such small-setting family-type environments.