Holt International Children's Services, a U.S-based agency founded in 1956, is world leader in child welfare programs. Holt International is dedicated to uplifting children and strengthening families. Our mission is to find and support permanent, loving families for children who are orphaned, abandoned, or at serious risk of separation from their family and to provide services to ensure that children will grow and develop to their fullest potential. We strive to uphold our vision "A world where every child has a loving and secure home".