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What should I write to my sponsored child about?
Children love to hear about their sponsors' lives
The children enjoy learning about the lives of their sponsors. Writing about your own family (children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, etc.) is always a good place to start. The children also like to learn about your part of the world, what you do for a living, your hobbies and interests, and any pets you may have. We encourage letter writing and including anything fun and interesting that your children would like to know about. We ask […]
May I write to the child I sponsor?
Writing to your sponsored child is a delightful experience
Yes! Corresponding with your sponsored child can be a delightful experience, and you will find your sponsored child’s site address enclosed in the child’s informational brochure. Our site volunteers will translate your letter, if necessary, and deliver it to the child you sponsor. SPONSOR A CHILD what is children incorporated? Children Incorporated provides basic necessities such as food, clothing, healthcare and educational support to children living in poverty in the U.S. and abroad. […]
May I send packages to the international child I sponsor?
We encourage gift donations to be made directly through our office
Due to high customs duties and the likelihood of loss, we do not recommend sending packages to programs outside of the United States. Children Incorporated cannot guarantee that the child you sponsor will receive such packages. Instead, we recommend that if you would like to send an additional gift such as a birthday or holiday gift, that you make the donation to your sponsored children through our office, and we disburse the funds to the […]
May I send packages to the U.S. child I sponsor?
Children in our sponsorship program love receiving special gifts
Yes. Sending a gift can be a way of helping your sponsored child at certain times of the year or letting the child know you are thinking of him or her. Here are some suggested guidelines: Monetary gifts should be sent directly to our Richmond, Virginia office for processing and distribution, since our site coordinators are not able to process checks or cash. However, already-purchased items should be mailed directly to your sponsored child’s school address. […]
Are there deadlines for sending gifts to the child I sponsor?
Our policies and procedures allow for ample time for gifts to arrive
Yes, we do have deadlines based on how much time it requires to process gifts to your sponsored child. To send additional monetary gifts to your sponsored child, please make sure the gift arrives in our Richmond, Virginia office by mail or you make an online donation at least sixty days prior to the date you would like it to be received by your sponsored child. SPONSOR A CHILD What is Children Incorporated? […]
What if I have specific questions regarding the child I sponsor?
Our staff is here to help you with any needs you might have
If you have questions or concerns about your sponsored child, contact us at (800) 538-5381 or email sponsorship@childrenincorporated.org. Depending on the nature of a child-specific question, we may need to contact our volunteer coordinator at the site your child attends for the requested information, but we will get that information to you just as soon as possible, as long as it does not violate the child-protection and privacy laws to which we adhere. SPONSOR […]