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TCKs who were raised on the field may return to visit the parents overseas using fellowship funds one time after high school and before the end of their 22 nd year provided: (1) their parents are still on the field, and (2) they have not previously visited their parents using fellowship funds. Approved trips are covered by the TCK Travel Fund, which is funded by a monthly standard transfer of $10 from every member’s account. All TCK travel is accumulated to taxable income for the parent; however, expenses are not covered for non-TCK spouses.

Task Forces

TCKs are expected to raise their own support to attend a Task Force. The average cost is $500 above airfare. We provide sample support letter for your TCK to mail out. Financial aid is available through your (00) with your Regional Director’s approval. If you would like more information, please contact the TCK office.

thanksgiving retreat

If this is your TCK’s first year to attend Thanksgiving Retreat and you are active foreign fellowship members, there will be no cost to you.

If your TCK has attended in previous years, your family will be responsible only for airfare. Airfare is a (00) expense as funds are available. Funding should never prevent your TCK from attending. If finances are an issue, please contact the TCK office to see how we can help you.

If you are no longer active fellowship memebers, your TCK is still invited to attend. The only cost to you will be airfare to Denver.

All lodging, meals and activities* are included in the retreat. Your TCK will need to bring their own spending money for snacks, shopping, etc.

*Skiing and snowboarding are considered major activities. The TCK program will cover the cost of these activities for two of the three days of retreat. If your TCK chooses to participate in one of the major activities for a third day, a $20 additional fee is required in cash.