We pray that your child sponsorship experience through Dwelling Places will be a meaningful, long-term experience for you. We know that it will have a meaningful impact on the life of a child!

Who is a child sponsor?
A child sponsor is someone like you who has made the decision to personally invest in the life of a child in need. You can help your sponsored child develop a sense of confidence and self-worth with the love you express through letters and prayers.
As a child sponsor, you are assured that there is a real connection between you and the specific child you support. The child you sponsor will know your name, write to you and benefit directly from your monthly sponsorship.

Your relationship with your sponsored child makes you a very important person who has a significant role in his or her development. You stand alongside parents, pastors, teachers, family and friends who are taking an active role in encouraging and developing the child.

How much does it cost to sponsor a child?
The cost can vary depending on your level of participation. Children have 4 categories of sponsorship. You can choose 1 or all 4 – it’s completely up to you. The cost for monthly sponsorship is below:
• Education - $30 (£15)
• Housing - $25 (£12)
• Food/Supplies - $25 (£12)
• Medical/Social Welfare - $15 (£7)
• Full Sponsorship - $95 (£46)

What specific benefits will the child I sponsor receive?
The child you sponsor will receive the following benefits and services:

• The opportunity to receive an education: Your monthly donation will provide the cost of school fees, clothing and supplies. Your sponsorship will allow a child to receive an education in hopes of offering a brighter future.

• The opportunity to be healthy: The health of the child you sponsor will be monitored and care will be provided as needed. Children are taught about hygiene and how to maintain personal health. A healthy diet is also provided.

• The opportunity to develop self-confidence and social skills: The child you support will be part of a program where Christian adults offer love, guidance, personal attention, guided recreation and safety.

• The opportunity to hear the gospel and learn about Jesus: Most important, your sponsorship provides the child you sponsor with regular Bible training and encouragement through the local church and Dwelling Places staff and volunteers.

Must I hold and practice specific Christian beliefs to sponsor a child?
Dwelling Places is an evangelical Christian ministry dedicated to the holistic development of children in poverty. It is not required for our sponsors to be Christian but we look for sponsors who are willing to partner with us and support our vision of reaching the poor and needy with the love of Jesus Christ.

May I send gifts to my child?
Yes. Sponsors are able to give additional gifts to their sponsored children for special occasions, to address specific needs or simply as an act of love. These gifts are another effective way for you to reinforce your care and commitment to your child. We ask that sponsors keep these special contributions limited to no more than three times a year.

Is there anything I cannot send to my sponsored child?
We ask that all sponsors send gifts, letters and materials that are consistent with the Christian values and philosophies of our organization. We will not forward photographs or other materials depicting activities that are deemed culturally inappropriate, depicting behaviors inconsistent with a biblically based lifestyle, or anything that may threaten the safety of the sponsored child. For example, we will not forward materials that depict or describe the use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, unlawful drugs and materials or activities that we regard as dangerous or unsafe.

How long should my child sponsorship last?
Dwelling Places encourages sponsors to stay with a child until the age of 18. After that time you will need to communicate directly with your child. Dwelling Places does not offer sponsorship to any child over the age of 18.

While we hope you will be able to continue your sponsorship through the age of 18 we understand that circumstances sometimes change. You may discontinue your sponsorship at any time.

Please be aware that a child’s circumstance may change during the sponsorship. Some children start in our Transitional Rehabilitation Home but then move back in with their families. This will affect the amount of money needed each month in a specific category. Also, school fees will increase as a child progresses to higher grade levels. Sponsorship in this category will continually increase.

We will inform you as quickly as possible if any such circumstance affects the child you sponsor.

How can I communicate with the child I sponsor?
Once you've become a sponsor, you will be provided a mailing address to send your child letters, gifts and correspondences. Dwelling Places’ children can read and write in English.

We encourage you to send your sponsored child a personal or family photograph and a short letter of introduction. Sponsored children typically keep their sponsors' photos and letters as treasured possessions.

You may write to the child you sponsor as often as you like. We commit to having the sponsored child write to you at least 4 times a year. When you write, your sponsored child will benefit from knowing that someone in addition to his or her family really cares. Your words of encouragement will make a big difference to your child.

How important is prayer in sponsorship?
Prayer is a critical link between sponsors and the children they help. Your sponsored child has been rescued from the streets and is in need and vulnerable.

Your prayers for the health, safety, education and spiritual development of your child are critical. Sponsored children are greatly encouraged when they hear that their sponsors are praying for them. Remember that the child you sponsor will likely pray for you, too.

If I must discontinue my child sponsorship, what happens to the child I'm helping?
If you need to discontinue your child sponsorship, we will immediately look for a new sponsor for your child and continue the child's sponsorship support without interruption. We appreciate a 1-2 month warning if at all possible before discontinuing your monthly donation.

Will my child write to me?
Your child will write to you at least four times a year. A teacher or staff person will help children who have yet to learn how to read and write. Letter writing is developmental for children as it improves their basic literacy, self-awareness and ability to put thoughts and feelings into words.

Will I be the only person sponsoring the child I'm helping?
Because Dwelling Places has 4 sponsorship categories you may not be the only sponsor. If you decide to sponsor a child in education, that child will also have a sponsor in health, medical and housing. If you decide to sponsor a child in all 4 categories you will be the only person supporting that child. Each category has only one sponsor.

How do I donate monthly?
Dwelling Places has partnered with organizations in the US and UK to help facilitate payment. Your donation is sent to one of our partner organizations and then it is transferred to Dwelling Places. Your full sponsorship donation goes directly to the child you are sponsoring.

For USA sponsors monthly donations should be sent to:
LifeChange Uganda

For UK sponsors monthly donations should be sent to:
Abaana Ministries

These companies only receive donations, they do not answer questions or facilitate in finding a child to sponsor. For all questions, inquires or to sign up to become a child sponsor please contact:

Dwelling Places
Sara Serukenya
Child Sponsorship Coordinator
PO Box 15232
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 256 041 576 706
Email: childsponsorship@dwellingplaces.org