MK Department Flow of Care

Screening – in coordination with the Candidate Department
Candidate Orientation
MKIT (Missionary Kids in Training)
- This helps children bond with WEC, gain practical and emotional preparation to go to another culture, understand their identity and see that God’s plan for mission involves their families.
- It targets K-12.
- It begins with an interview with parents to determine the spiritual and emotional needs of their children.
- It gives parents of pre-schoolers resources to meet their needs.
“Shepherding a Child’s Heart,” a parenting class
Teaching Modules - Missionary Family, MK Education, Child Protection and Transition Issues
Extra help - given according to individual needs (counseling, educational advice, etc.)

Maintaining connections with parents and children by phone, letter email, skype etc.
Sending small gifts and notes with travelers.
Sending Middle & High School-aged MKs the Email letter “We Connect”.

Debriefing MKs in an informal setting when they come through Camp Hill (by spending time listening and helping them prepare for their time in the US)
Planning an MK program during the annual USA conference
Arranging connections and events with kids on the hill whenever possible
Maintaining communication with them while in the States
Helping parents think through issues involving their children.

Debriefing MKs
Sending graduation cards and a copy of Among Worlds
Informing parents and teens about re-entry camps.
Debriefing and helping MKs and families prepare high schoolers for their transition to a long term stay in the US

Visiting young adult MKs in college when possible, helped by other members of WEC USA.
Sending MKs in college an e-mail letter ‘TCKonnection’
Sending care packages
Facilitating events to bring college-aged/young adult MKs together, like the Christmas party.

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