This case study highlights the transition of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd in Ciudad Juarez. It is an honest look at the emotional, logistical, and practical elements involved in transitioning from a residential care model which existed for more than 100 years to a provider of community-based and family-centered services.
The case study highlights important steps in the transition process, successes, and lessons learned along the way. Their experience is useful for other Catholic women religious, faith-based organizations, and others who are eager to learn how this particular community managed the process, including determining how they would switch their focus and become a service provider targeting mothers and young children who are migrating.
