Founders

Jose and Julie Moreno

Jose was a heroin addict for about 35 years.  He was introduced to drugs  and gangs at age 14 and was incarcerated for the first time at 15.  In 1997, Jose tuned his life over to Christ and the transformation has led him to receive a certificate in Addictive Disorders Studies at Oxnard College.  Throughout the years he has successfully helped many individuals overcome their struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction.   Julie is a 2nd. grade teacher with a Masters Degree in Education and has been teaching for 24 years.  In March of 2005, Jose and his wife Julie founded Casa De Vida with the goal of helping individuals and their families overcome the problems of chemical dependence.  Jose is the Executive Director of Casa De Vida and Julie is an Administrator for the program.  They remain amazed and astonished at all that God has done and continues doing.