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1) An Accredited High School Diploma in Your Own Home –

March 20th, 2011 · No Comments

Dalat International School has been involved in MK and TCK education for more than 80 years and it is fully accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC). Recently Dalat has been able to contribute to the ever increasing pool of educational possibilities for missionaries [...]

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5) “Must Read” book for TCKs and those who are about them –

February 6th, 2011 · No Comments

“Home Keeps Moving” follows Heidi Sand-Hard and her missionary family on their many moves through the eyes of a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and the unique phenomena of having four very different home countries to which to relate.  It tells the true story of being catapulted from continent to continent constantly: leaving friends and starting [...]

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8) Learn More about MKs and TCKs –

October 24th, 2010 · 2 Comments

MKs (“Missionary Kids”) and TCKs (“Third-Culture Kids”) are very special people — with special needs. Learn more about them at… http://www.tckworld.com http://www.mknet.org http://mukappa.org http://acsi.org http://crossculturalworkers.com http://tckinteract.net http://mkplanet.com http://mk2mk.org http://barnabas.org http://iched.org (Yes, [disclaimer] I’m especially interested in MKs because my wife works as Team Expansion’s MK Care Coordinator.)

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8) Breathe Retreat for Cross-Cultural Workers

January 17th, 2010 · No Comments

Breathe is a 10-day retreat happening June 24-July 4, 2010 in Switzerland designed for the renewal of singles, couples and families who serve in cross-cultural settings. Under the guidance of professionals with years of experience in pastoral and member care counseling, you will have the opportunity to focus on issues affecting you and your family. [...]

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2) Connect your MK’s to these Re-entry Retreats

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Missionary Kids (MK’s) have unique needs and abilities. They pick up the best characteristics from each of the cultures in which they’ve lived, giving them stellar potential, if it’s fully utilized. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s not totally understood. Enter mResourcesConnection. They have two MK Re-entry Retreats this upcoming year.  Learn more about the org at… http://www.mresourcesconnection.org [...]

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2) Tap Into MRC For Missionaries And Their Family Needs

January 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Missionary Recourses Connection is committed to providing care for missionaries and their families. Based in the Columbia, South Carolina area, they also became a “True Fan” of Brigada this past week! (Thank you!) The care they provide extends to the whole person — including spiritual, mental, and physical health, along with community resources, networking, personal [...]

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6) TCKLife: Links, Resources, And More

September 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Member Care Radio recently announced a new resource that is dedicated to Third Culture Kids. Organizers hope that http://www.tcklife.com will become the “central resource” location for sharing resources, information and networking for Europe. The website is dedicated to TCKs, families and those who care and work with TCKs.You will find resources about:*** TCK Networks and [...]

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10) New Third-Culture Kid Website Links The Pieces Together

August 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Now there’s a new resource for TCKs. It’s http://www.tcklife.com/ It’s flashy — but also deep on content. Check it out!

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