What is StreetChild Mission International?   

StreetChild is an international ministry to abandoned, abused, and homeless children. It was established by Mission to the World, the global missions agency of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), in September 2000.


Why do we work with street children?   

StreetChild primarily works through national churches to fulfill the biblical mandate to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the fatherless and the orphan. We seek to provide Christian homes for children living and growing up on the streets, who would otherwise have no opportunity to know God’s love in their lives.


Why was StreetChild established?   

There are thought to be about 150 million homeless children in the world, primarily in Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Most of these children (excluding Sub-Sahara Africa, where there are 12-15 million AIDS orphans) are not orphans, but are the victims of abandonment and abuse. StreetChild was established to fulfill the biblical mandate to care for the fatherless, the alien, and the needy, recognizing that street children are not excluded from the Great Commission.


What are the goals of StreetChild?   

God established the family and the church as the "communities" for His people, and street children are often excluded from both. For the abandoned, abused, and homeless children God entrusts to our care, our goal is to rescue them from the streets, bringing them into His family, and providing them with a hope and a future.


Where in the world is StreetChild working?   

StreetChild works in Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe, India and Asia. For specific current locations see “Where we work.”

How is StreetChild funded?   

The ministry of StreetChild is primarily enabled by gifts from churches and individuals.

What are opportunities for involvement by churches?    

There are several opportunities for churches:

• StreetChild Sunday, an annual observance on Mother’s Day.
• Bulletin inserts to keep congregations informed about ministry activities and opportunities.
• Short-term group missions.
• Presentations by StreetChild staff.

What are opportunities for involvement by individuals?   

Opportunities for individuals include:

• Child Sponsorship program
• StreetChild, our print newsletter
• Vision trips to see and experience street child ministry firsthand.
• Short-term and long-term missions
  

For more information about any of these opportunities or programs for churches or individuals, contact us at (678) 823-0004 ext. 452, or by e-mail at streetchild@mtw.org..