Darren Daugherty, Ph.D.
Darren Daugherty, Ph.D.

Royal Family Kids Camps (www.rfkc.org) is a ministry to abused and neglected children. When our church decided to host such a camp, we did not adequately understand the ways in which our hearts would be affected in the process. I was involved in 5 of these camps, and there is so much more to say than what can be found in these few pages. Each child was different, coming from unique situations of abuse and neglect. Each year's camp had different dynamics, including children who enthusiastically…  Read More

In May 2007, four university students, my daughter, and I went to India to make a positive difference in the lives of children. Our main assignment was to conduct a camp for children rescued from prostitution / human trafficking. I knew that our lives would be changed in profound ways through this experience, but I did not expect that I would fall in love with a land that is so different than anything…  Read More

         WHO'S CHILD IS THIS (poem written in India, summer 2007)  Who's child is this with the burn-scarred face, of a different race, in this far off place.  Who's child is this, who comes up to me, with her childhood glee, says, "Will you love me?"  Who's child is this, who just wants to play, living life today, forgetting yesterday.  Who's child is this, I turned and shed a tear, it's…  Read More

June 16, 2008Â This is the day that Charlie, Cole, and Tracy left their home in one place to go to their home in another place. Without knowing of whom I am speaking, the average person would assume that I am speaking of a family that moved from one house to another, but this is not the case. I am speaking…  Read More

June 12, 2008 The last full day with the kids is over, and our house is full of many tears. During the day I had tears streaming down my face as I worked on a DVD for Charlie, Cole and Tracy. I looked through video tapes covering the last 18 months, and captured highlights of their lives: Charlie's 10th birthday, Cole's smile, Tracy's first steps and first birthday, etc. As I told my wife, our video tapes represent…  Read More