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).
Host Family Requirements to become a host family:
Host Family Application (DOC)
- First 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
Other ways to help:
- Hospital Volunteer - UCLA MKI Volunteer Program (PDF)
- Volunteer Requirements:
- Volunteer Application (DOC)
- Complete Application mail to: Attn: Volunteer Coordinator / Mending Kids International P.O Box 1007 Santa Clarita, CA 91386-1007
We need medical professionals, such as doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and others willing to donate space and staff time, as well as surplus and used equipment.
We need hospitals willing to open their doors to children who have no chance in their own world.
We need airline personnel willing to use their off-duty time to escort children to and from their country.
We need donated frequent-flyer tickets, used for both children and medical/staff transportation.
We need civic and church groups as well as individual volunteers to sponsor children or join our fundraising efforts. Many times a small donation of time, service or products to our fundraising events can make a tremendous difference in their success.
We need volunteer office staff to help keep the paperwork generated by our work flowing and efficient.