We need host families for the children who come to the United States for medical treatment. Almost every child has different needs and it takes a special family to care for a child who is sick, frightened and unfortunately does not speak English. Although host families do not receive any money, Mending Kids International serves as a support network to help with the emotions and logistics involved with hosting a child. Please become a MKI member and log on to view all the children approved by Doctors to come to US for treatment. The following children need a Host family to help care for them while undergoing treatment. Then they will be returned to their country and family with a new chance at a healthy long life. Be a part of a Miracle. (Average care time 3 months).Log on here to view children you can help. (make a button to log on)Host Family Requirements to become a host family in Southern California only:
- Host Family Application (DOC) (Complete Application mail to: Attn: Volunteer Coordinator / Mending Kids International P.O Box 1007 Santa Clarita, CA 91386-1007)
- live scan / (all family members over 18 living in home) finger printed
- MKI social worker does a in-home study
- CPR / First Aide certified
- clean drivers licence / insured
- Completed and signed all official MKI paper work
- 3 References
- Host Family Checklist (DOC)
- Discipline Policy (PDF)
- Statement of Confidentiality (PDF)
- Smoking Policy (PDF)
- Transportation Policy (PDF)
- Religious Statement (PDF)
A word from MKI founder Cris Embleton on 102.7 KIIS FM regarding hosting a child
“A special little girl with a cleft face arrived in the US from the philippines for surgery. Mary Lou was placed with a loving MKI host family for 8 months. She has now returned home with a new life ahead of her.” - She is the true definition of beauty…
