Our DNA

is what makes us who we are. Our mission, values and team members are important parts of our core identity.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to educate and empower an international collective of orphanage caregivers, directors and advocates, who are prepared to sustainably and holistically care for abandoned children.

Loving children's homes often struggle, unable to grow and care for children to capacity. With insufficient staff who are trained and willing to dedicate their lives to orphan care, children stay on the streets. We intend to change this worldwide issue, and bring more children home. We are doing this in three simple ways...

Our Values

Our values are defining features for how we operate. Not only do we believe them to be excellent principles for structuring an organization, but each of our team members is dedicated to live by them on a personal level. These values are divided into two categories: Those we share as an organization, and those we expect of the orphanages with whom we partner.

Cameron and Eden Talbot

Founding Directors

Cameron and Eden founded Oak Life in 2018 with a vision to help change the world culture of missions and orphan care. They live in Chapala, Mexico, where they serve and pastor at local orphanages. Cameron is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and has been working with children's shelters for 8 years. Eden grew up in Chapala, Mexico, where her family founded and directs Love in Action Children's Home. She has spent over 12 years in orphan care ministry. Their heart is to see abandoned children find their Father, and new missionaries and social workers to be equipped for their calling.

Oak Life Caregivers

Oak Life Caregivers are dedicated orphanage workers. They go where the need is greatest, and faithfully follow the Lord's calling on their lives. They are the front-line team in a child's story, and are prepared to help children in alternative care overcome their histories.

Each Caregiver has earned their Orphan Care Certificate with Oak Life, and are a part of our family. They are in agreement with our statement of faith, and stay connected with our support team.

We believe this group of incredible people is going to change the world of orphan care for the better.

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