The Martin De Porres Group Homes was established by the de La Salle Christian Brothers to conduct group homes for youngsters according to the philosophy of St. John Baptist de La Salle, founder, and St. Martin de Porres, patron. These youngsters are in need of a stable home environment and, for a variety of reasons, are unable to live in their own homes.

The mission of the organization is to conduct stable living environments and programs characterized by caring and security, enabling a youngster to reach his full potential. The programs are inspired by Christian values, but sensitive to other religious and cultural traditions. The ultimate goal of the program is to assist youths in adjusting to their families and society so that the risk of committing a juvenile or criminal offense is minimized.