Missionary Kids (MKs) made up more than half of the respondents in our 2021 survey, with 1,068 MKs sharing their experiences. We learned some harsh realities through this research, such as that 1 in 3 MKs were impacted by war, and half were impacted by a family medical crisis. Exposure to various types of potentially traumatic events were also associated with higher ACE scores.
We believe global mobility and a healthy family life are not in contradiction. We share preventive care strategies that help parents support their TCKs toward long term thriving. Throughout 2023, our staff were featured multiple times sharing our expertise and care for TCKs and their parents.
Throughout 2023, our staff were featured multiple times sharing our expertise and care for Adult TCKs. Letting Adult TCKs know they are not alone in their feelings and struggles, and helping them hold the good and hard things of their childhood together, is vital work.
TCK Training does a lot of work with international schools, providing training, curriculum, and support for educators, support staff, students, and parents. Throughout 2023, TCK Training's research and expertise was featured in several education-focused publication.