- We are 1 of only 4 residences in all of California that serve this vulnerable population.
- The overarching theme of our residents remains consistent – Family. The connection to the baby equates to a family and unconditional love.
- Many of our residents have run away from both foster homes and family homes. A very common theme is that our residents have run away for a significant amount of time and turn themselves into the authorities to receive care for themselves and their unborn child. The baby becomes the stabilizing factor.
About Mary’s Path
Our Mission
Believing that every life is a gift from God, Mary’s Path empowers and equips vulnerable teen mothers and their babies for lives of dignity, hope and self-sufficiency.
Guiding Principles
Residents First – The moms and babies we serve come first and all decisions are guided by what serves them best.
Vision
Graduates of Mary’s Path will break the negative cycle typical of teen pregnancy and succeed as nurturing parents and values-centered independent citizens.
Values
Believing in the sacredness of life, Mary’s Path values all stages of life. Our work is facilitated through healing and love, instilling hope for the future. The past does not define our path; saving two lives at a time, we are here to accompany a new family on the journey to a hopeful future. Honoring the whole life experience of our residents, Mary’s Path is a loving home of holistic care for teenage mothers and their babies.

Why is Mary’s Path Important?
Kate McKinley
Board Director
Investment Chair
Maxwell Biosciences
Laura Araluce
Vice President
Relationship Manager
First Pacific Bank
Lorrie Dirk Brown
Board Secretary
Dirk Enterprises
Frances Hernandez
Partner
Sheppard Mullin
Elizabeth Garcia
Board Treasurer
Real Estate Agent
Monica Youssef
Senior Corporate Associate
Sheppard Mullin
Don Barnes
Orange County Sheriff
Patrick and Mary Dirk
Dirk Family
Carole Geronsin
The Geronsins Real Estate Group
Jon Lewis
Retired Chief of Police, Newport Beach
Jolynn and Pat Mahoney
West Coast Arborists, Inc.

Clete Menke
M.S.
Director of Operations and Programs

Sandra A. Barela
M.S, LMFT
Clinical Director/Head of Services

Kelli Stickland
MSW
Director of Aftercare

Ashley Chavez
AMFT
STRTP Clinician

Hazel Cornejo
Aftercare Clinician

Samantha Holloway
Case Manager

María Moreira
Case Manager

Sara Acosta
AMFT
Mental Health Counselor

Adriana Sousa
Mental Health Counselor

Erin Maher
Child Development & Parenting Coordinator

Sonte Warren
Medical Services Coordinator

Kathy McGinty
Facilities Coordinator

Lezly Barrera
Staff Manager