How to Sponsor a Child in the United States
You can make a huge difference in a needy child's life through sponsorship. There are a number of national and international organizations that have programs to sponsor a child in the United States. Sponsorship gives children consistent support by providing basic needs like food, shelter, health care and education. You get to know the child you sponsor through pictures and letters and learn how your sponsorship improves the child's life. Read on to learn how to sponsor a child in the United States.
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Get information about sponsor programs. There are many organizations that manage sponsorship of children in the United States, including Children Incorporated, Save the Children USA, The Center for Hope, Family Focus USA and SOS Children's Villages. Search online to find web sites, resources, forms and contact information.
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Decide how much you want to spend and choose an organization. Sponsorships are usually priced by month and vary in cost and services provided.
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Sign up to be a sponsor. Many organizations let you sign up online. You can usually choose the United States location, age and gender of the child you want to sponsor. Some web sites post pictures of children who need sponsors. If you prefer to mail in a form and check or arrange the sponsorship by phone, look for information on how to do this on the organization's website.
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Determine a payment schedule. Many sponsorship organizations allow you to pay yearly, monthly or quarterly. You may also be able to pay lump sums twice each year.
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Start paying for the sponsorship. Typically you can use checks, credit cards, electronic funds transfers and money orders. Contributions are tax deductible.
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Review the welcome kit that the organization sends you. Get to know the child you are sponsoring and learn more about his or her home and circumstances.
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Receive photos, updates and other information on the child's progress. How often you get this information depends on the organization.
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Tips & Warnings
Many organizations with international sponsorship programs also let you sponsor children in the United States.
