This section includes information on Children's welfare issues as they relate to well-being, health, safety etc.
OSCAR Articles about TCKs
Growing Up Overseas
This article by Marion Knell looks at some of the important issues to consider for those whose children will be growing up overseas.To read the article, go to Growing up overseas
Are You My Grandma?
This article by Jo Clifford gives us a brief insight into the life of a TCK returning to the UK.To read the article, go to Are You My Grandma?
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Xenos
Xenos is an organisation that seeks to serve Third Culture Kids (TCKs) of the world, enabling them to reach their full potential and resourcing those who work with TCKs.Website: www.xenosmk.org
Email:
Tel: 01920 443538
mkPLANET
mkPLANET is a growing community designed and run by current missionary kids (MKs) and adult missionary kids (AMKs) as an active community providing information, interaction, and support.Website: www.mkplanet.com
Childnet
Childnet is a website for the general public run by Christians. It has links to lots of good resources for kids and info on Internet safety.Website: www.childnet-int.org
Email: info@childnet-int.org
Tel: 020 7639 6967
NCH's Net Smart Rules
NCH have put together this guide for parents with Internet safety for their childrenWebsite: www.nch.org.uk/information/index.php?i=135
Chat Danger
A website highlighting the dangers of using un-moderated Internet chat rooms.Website: www.chatdanger.com
The Pregnant Traveler
This US based website, that sprouted out of The Travel Doctor website, is concerned with all things to do with pregnancy and travel.Website: www.pregnanttraveler.com
Email: pregnant@travdoc.com
Missionary Kids Safety Net
MK Safety Net are a group of former missionary kids (MKs) who were abused as children. MK Safety Net desires to reach out to other victims who need support and healing.Website: www.mksafetynet.net
Email: mksafetynet@hotmail.com