For Third Culture & Missionary Kids
Youth Ministries: Main office located in the Key building, room 348
TCK Helpers
This rent–a–missionary–kid service offers babysitting, yard work, cleaning, pet care, house cleaning, and handyman jobs.
$10 per man-hour (suggested donation)
Contact Rent an TCK .
Jr. High and Sr. High TCK groups
Teens meet each Monday night for worship, Bible study, and small groups.
Contact Caleb Robbins, (214) 558-8431, Nadia Walkinshaw, (214) 336-2763 or Noelle Garvey (651) 402-1942
Kids on the Go
4th–6th Graders
Twice a month, 4:00pm
Contact Jennifer Humiston
(573) 822-5682 or Noelle Garvey (651) 402-1942
Young Adult and College Ministry
Contact Coordinator of TCK Ministries:
Caleb Robbins, (214) 558-8431
Parenting Support
Moms in Prayer
Meet weekly during the school year to pray for children, teachers, and school. Includes preschool through college and career, working moms, and bilingual groups. Contact Glenna Sollenberger, (972) 849-8796 (mobile), or Susan Jones, (972) 890-2887.
Third Culture Kids (TCK) Needs
SIL’s Global TCK Care & Education has information on missionary kids, third culture kids, parenting, child development, and transitioning to college, as well as resources for others working with MKs and TCKs on their website. Questions? Contact Global TCK Care & Education.
Child Care Options Nearby
These recommendations are based on the community’s input. The ILC does not officially recommend or promote any businesses here. Please contact each business or organization directly for more information.
Lighthouse Learning Center
5525 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX, TX 75211;
(214) 339-2207206 W Daniel St, Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 298-5890Matthew Road Baptist Church
4601 Matthew Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Faith Bible Church
1437 W Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
There are also members of the community who have lots of child care experience at reasonable rate, please use the ILC Electronic Bulletin Board or ask community members in person to find out more.