How much does it cost to go on a mission trip?
The cost of a mission trip will vary from country to country and depend on the time of the year. For Guatemala the cost would be $1100 to $1200 leaving from Miami and returning to Miami.

For Honduras the cost would be $1800 to $2000 depending on the time of year and the type of lodging on the trip. For Uganda the cost will be $3400.

Besides the cost of the trip, what other expenses should I plan for?
The cost of the trip will be all inclusive of airfare, ground transportation in country, lodging, and meals. Other costs you would incur would be spending money for shopping and other miscellaneous items.

How do I sign up to participate on a mission trip?
To register for a mission trip, click here.

What will I be doing on my mission trip?
We will be working with children on all of our scheduled missions trips. The specific projects will vary from site to site. For example there will be opportunities to do Vacation Bible School, interact with children, and work on projects where we help improve the facilities of an orphanage or malnutrition center.

Will I have to get shots in order to travel overseas?
The only place that currently requires shots would be the trip to Uganda in Africa. The other locations recommend some shots but they are not required.

What are the physical demands involved in the mission trip?
The physical demands vary from trip to trip but all of the trips would involve lifting children and interacting with them. Some trips will include doing manual labor to help improve children’s facilities.

How dangerous are the countries that the Children’s Homes travels to?
Whether you are traveling in the U.S. or abroad it is wise to exercise proper caution and discretion, especially if you are by yourself. However, we always make sure that the conditions are safe for our teams in all of our mission locations.

The U.S. State Department website at http://travel.state.gov/index.html can provide you up-to-date information regarding any security or travel advisories associated with a particular country.

Do I need special skills in order to participate on a mission trip?
You only need a heart for children. On each trip there will projects that will be done based on the skill level of the team. You do not need to have any special skills in order to be a part of a mission team.

What should I wear on the mission trip?
This will vary from country to country but for each trip we will provide a suggested list of things to bring and what to wear.

What should I bring with me on my trip?
A suggested packing list will be provided for each trip and you will receive this information as part of the registration process.

How many people participate on a mission trip?
We typically have teams of 10-20 people for each mission trip.

What happens if I get sick or hurt during the mission trip?
On each trip we take out special international health insurance that will cover medical costs and get you back to the states if necessary. The cost of this insurance is $2.75 per day. Each person traveling with the Children’s Homes will be covered by this insurance.

The cost of your trip includes secondary insurance that covers emergency medical healthcare.  If there were a serious illness or accident, staff would be available to immediately transport you to a safe hospital or clinic for quality health care.  Most of the minor discomforts and illnesses that occur during international travel can be taken care of with over-the-counter medicines.