HOW SPONSORSHIP WORKS

What is a Hope for Children Sponsor?

A sponsor is someone in the United States who chooses to establish a relationship with a needy child, assist the child financially, which enables the child to go to school, and have some other basic needs met.

You can get involved in a number of different ways:

SPONSOR A CHILD - recurring monthly donation of $30/Mo.

SPONSOR A CHILD - yearly donation of $360/Yr.

GAP FUND - one time donation of $30.

If you have any questions, please contact: hfc@worldhope.net

Or, if you would like to request some additional information, please fill out our information request form

How is my sponsorship helping the child?

The primary focus of the Hope for Children program is to assist children in getting a quality education, helping them to grow spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially. The major portion of your assistance goes toward your child's education and related expenses, i.e. school uniform, books, etc. Additional funds assist with nutritional and medical needs.

How long should I continue to sponsor?

We hope your commitment to sponsor your child will be for at least a year, and if possible, until the child finishes high school. However, you may discontinue your sponsorship at any time by contacting the Hope for Children office.

Does anyone else sponsor my child?

No. Each child is assigned to only one individual, family or group to sponsor. You are your child's only sponsor, and your assistance is used for your child's benefit only. Should your child be dropped from the program for any reason, you will be notified and assigned a different child, if you wish.

How do I know my child actually benefits from my funds?

Programs are closely monitored for compliance with the program guidelines both on the field and by our Hope for Children director. Periodic onsite visits are made by World Hope staff.

You will receive an annual update including a report of how your child is doing in school. Your child will also write to you at least once a year. Other  information about the Hope for Children program activities is included in the World Hope Live!  quarterly newsletter and in a quarterly eletter from the HFC director.

You will be notified of changes affecting your child, i.e. serious illness, change of location, particular difficulties in the family or school setting.

FINANCES & MANAGEMENT

To whom should I make check payable to?

Checks should be payable to:

Hope For Children

Where should I send my payments?

Please send payments to:

Hope for Children
PO Box 96338
Washington, DC 20090-6338

Credit card payments may also be made through our website or by contacting our office at 1-888-466-4673 (HOPE). For your convenience, you may choose to have your monthly donations automatically charged to your credit card. This option is offered on the website, over the phone or on your remittance form through the mail.

How much does it cost to sponsor a child?

The cost is $30 per month.  You may think of it as $7.50 a week or $1 a day.

Are my sponsorship payments tax-deductible?

Yes. All sponsorship gifts are tax-deductible and receipts are mailed.

Will I receive a "bill" each month?

No. Each time you make a donation, you will receive a receipt with a remittance form attached at the bottom and an addressed envelope to use in mailing your next donation. This receipt/remittance form serves as your only reminder. If you pay annually ($360) or semi-annually ($180), you will receive a renewal letter about a month before your next donation is due. You will have the opportunity to send a donation to continue your sponsorship or notify us that you wish to end your sponsorship.

What proportion of the support money reaches my child?

Eighty percent of the funds you send are spent on direct

services to the child. The remainder is spent on administrative costs of the program. 

COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CHILD

May I send packages?

No. Unfortunately high import fees and various restrictions

by some governments prevent us from forwarding packages.

How can I correspond with my child?

All correspondence between you and your child must flow through the Hope for Children office. This is for your protection as well as the child's.

Please send your letters or cards to:

Hope for Children
625 Slaters Lane, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314

(Include your child's name and
ID number on the envelope.)

What should I write about?

Your child is interested in your family and would enjoy a photo of you.  He/she would like to know what your part of the country is like, what interests you have, or work you do. Letting your child know you are praying for him/her is meaningful. Sharing a verse of scripture and how it relates to you is appropriate. The children also enjoy colorful greeting cards or postcards. There are many material things in our culture that your child would have difficulty relating to or understanding, but relationships are important in developing countries, so helping your child know something about you personally will enhance your relationship. Keep letters simple and at the age level of your child. Be sensitive to your child's lack of material possessions and the country's political situation.  

Will my child write back to me?

Yes. But correspondence is sometimes slow and postal service uncertain in places. It may take considerable time to hear back from your child. Your child is required to write to you at least once a year. If the child is too young to write a letter, he/she may draw a picture or have someone assist in writing to you.

How can I do something special for my child?

You may send an extra monetary gift for your child’s birthday or Christmas. Project coordinators who know the children and their needs and interests will purchase an appropriate gift on your behalf and present it to your child. Simply add the funds to your check to Hope for Children and indicate the amount that is an additional gift on the remittance form. You need to plan about two months in advance for funds to reach your child by a certain date.

What if I have concerns about my child?

We will do our best to address your concerns with our field staff and report any responses from them to you. We are in continual contact with our Hope for Children field staff by email and telephone as well as occasional visits to the field. In some countries, children are scattered over a wide area or living in a remote place without ready access to email. Thus it may take some time to obtain answers to your concerns.

Please contact the Hope for Children
Director with areas of concern at:

World Hope International
625 Slaters Lane, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314

hfc@worldhope.net

or

call 1-888-466-4673 (HOPE).