How to Write to Your Sponsored Child
Build a life-changing bond through letters, prayers, and photos that help your sponsored child feel known, encouraged, and loved.
Why Your Letter Matters
One of the most joyful and meaningful parts of sponsorship is the opportunity to form a real connection with your child. Your letters, prayers, and photos bring hope, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. For many children, it may be the first time someone from outside their village has taken a personal interest in their life.
What to Write About
Share stories about your family, faith, daily life, hobbies, favorite traditions, or words of encouragement. Even simple details can be exciting and meaningful to your child.
A photo of you or your family is a treasured keepsake that your child may proudly share with friends.
What You Can Send
Letters or greeting cards
One or two flat items, such as photos, bookmarks, or holy cards
A family photo
Please Do Not Send
Money: U.S. currency cannot be used directly, and Abode for Children already provides for the children’s needs. Any cash donations received will be directed to our mission support fund.
Large items: Please avoid sending items that are cost-prohibitive or difficult to ship
Restricted items: Do not send seeds or any other items prohibited by regulations.
Choose a Sponsorship Plan
When you sponsor a child through Abode for Children, you help provide steady care, encouragement, and support for a child’s future. Once you’ve chosen the child you feel called to support, your next step will be to choose the sponsorship option that fits your giving goals.
Child Sponsorship
Supports a child in our orphanages through monthly sponsorship.
Full Sponsorship
Covers the full monthly sponsorship amount.
$60/mo
Half Sponsorship
Shares the monthly sponsorship amount with one additional sponsor.
$30/mo
Junior College for Girls Sponsorship
Supports a young lady in our St. Ann’s orphanage.
Full Sponsorship
Covers the full monthly sponsorship amount.
$60/mo
Half Sponsorship
Shares the monthly sponsorship amount with one additional sponsor.
$30/mo
Your Sponsor Packet
New sponsors receive a packet in the mail that includes:
A photo and profile information of their sponsored child
A booklet with:
More information about our program
Guidance on communicating with the sponsored child
Further details about our schools and orphanages
Connecting with Your Sponsored Child
One of the most meaningful parts of sponsorship is building a relationship with your sponsored child. Sponsors are encouraged to write letters and send photos, offering words of encouragement and letting their child know they are loved and remembered. Children reply with letters and new photos twice a year, at Christmas and Easter, creating a lasting connection that brings joy to both sponsor and child.
FAQs About Sponsorship
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By sponsoring a child, you provide financial support that covers essential needs like education, healthcare, and nutrition, helping them build a brighter future. Visit our How Sponsorship Works page to learn more.
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100% of your sponsorship contribution goes directly to support the children at St. Thomas, St. Mother Teresa, and St. Ann’s Junior College Orphanages. Funds are used to care for all the children collectively and are not distributed directly to individuals.
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It takes about $60/mo sponsors per child to fully cover the cost of food, housing, clothing, and education. Many children have two sponsors who each contribute $30/month, however, $60/month sponsorships are also available.
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Yes, you can choose from available profiles to find a child you’d like to sponsor or let us match you with a child in need by email us at info@AbodeforChildren.org.
Visit our Sponsorship page to start your sponsorship journey.
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You may continue sponsoring your child as long as he or she remains in the orphanage or school. There is no specific age limit. If your child graduates or leaves the program, we will gladly help you choose another child to sponsor or assign one for you.
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Absolutely! You are welcome to sponsor as many children as you wish. Many sponsors find great joy in receiving letters from multiple children.
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Yes. We welcome children of all backgrounds who are in need, regardless of their religion or faith tradition. Our mission is rooted in the Catholic Christian belief that every person is created in the image and likeness of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and love.
Our homes and schools are guided by the teachings and values of the Catholic Church. Children participate in the daily life of our community, where they experience an environment centered on faith, prayer, respect, service, and love. At the same time, we respect the dignity and conscience of every child and are committed to serving each one with the same care and compassion.
Be the Reason a Child Has Hope
Your sponsorship gives more than education – it gives love, dignity, and faith. Join us in building a future where every child knows they are loved by God.