Preparing to Visit the Big Easy

Our Director of Development shares letters from New Orleans ahead of a visit

I last visited New Orleans, Louisiana, in the summer of 2007. As I do now with my work with Children Incorporated, I worked with a nonprofit that supported children’s education. I visited local schools to provide free books to students living in low-income neighborhoods all over the city, and it was a rewarding and eye-opening experience. At the time, New Orleans was still recovering from the devastation of the 2005 hurricane and subsequent flooding caused […]

A Distinct and Unique Education in Bangalore

Luis Bourdet concludes his site visits in India at the Parikrma Home

As Luis Bourdet finishes his visits to our affiliated sites in India, he travels to Bangalore to the Parikrma Home. Here, standard educational practices are combined with Montessori school practices, and the overall success rate of students is incredibly high. Visiting Parikrma “I arrived in Bangalore, a city full of trees and gardens, and perhaps the city with the most order when driving that I had been to in India on this trip. Driving is […]

Help Us Honor Our Founder, Mrs. Jeanne Clarke Wood

A Letter from our CEO and President, Ron Carter

Dear Friends, I turned 66 years old on December 2, 2024, and quite frankly, while I do not feel all that old, I have to admit I have many years behind me. My hope and prayer is that I have accomplished good things in my lifetime and that I have somehow positively impacted the lives of those who have walked life’s journey alongside me. Children Incorporated also has a lot of years behind it; sixty, […]

An Excellent Reputation in India

The Auxilium School is known for providing wonderful support to children in Guntur

As our Director of International Programs, Luis Bourdet, continues his visits to our affiliated sites in India, he travels to the state of Andhra Pradesh to meet with our volunteer coordinator and students at the Auxilium School. The Auxilium School recently absorbed another nearby school and continues to be known for its outstanding educational program, which many children benefit from solely thanks to our sponsors. Arriving in Guntur “Upon leaving Dornakal, it took us about […]

Frequently Asked Questions About Child Sponsorship

Our guide to helping you know what to expect as a sponsor

Founded in 1964, Children Incorporated is an international nonprofit organization that assists impoverished children in the U.S. and abroad. Working with already-established schools, orphanages, and childcare centers, we facilitate child sponsorships, manage special projects, and maintain special funds for emergency needs that arise for the children we serve. Children Incorporated provides resources for children in need in the United States and abroad because we passionately believe that children everywhere deserve education, hope, and opportunity. WHERE […]

How to Select a Charity for Child Sponsorship

A quick guide to finding the best organization to support

When choosing a child sponsorship organization to support, certain criteria are important in determining which organization is right for you. We want to provide a quick reference guide to choosing a charity that is reputable so that you can know that your donations are doing the most good to help a child or children in need. Evaluating the Charity’s Mission and Values Ensure the organization’s mission aligns with your values and goals for giving. Children […]