Do you have a desire to adopt a child but don't have the ability to make such a large commitment? Here is a way you can still make a dramatic change in a child's life.
The desire to adopt a child is admirable, but the expense of adopting a child can sometimes be out of reach for some families. If you aren't able to commit to bringing a child into your home and paying for adoption expenses, you can still make a difference in a child's life by sponsoring a child through Compassion.
Should you sponsor or adopt a child?
Sponsoring a child and adopting a child are different.
Adopting a child entitles you to become the parent and legal guardian of a child. If the child is from a different country, the child is required to leave his or her native land and join you in your home, your life and your reality.
Rather than adopt a child, consider sponsoring a child instead. If you decide to sponsor a child, the child will continue to live with his or her family, in their native land. Sponsoring a child is more than just making a donation. The most exciting part is that you can encourage your child through letters, gifts and prayer. You can even visit your sponsored child if you like!
Compassion is not a child adoption agency, but we are equipped to help you make a difference in the life of a child and provide a hope to his or her future and for all eternity.
If you are looking for a way to help, consider sponsoring a child through Compassion. Here are some examples of what your child sponsorship support will provide:
- nutritious food, supplements and clean water as needed
- the opportunity to attend school or stay in school
- health care (regular health checkups, immunizations, medicine and more)
- opportunities to learn job skills
- beneficial recreational activities
- the opportunity to learn about Jesus and experience God's love firsthand
- an intimate relationship with you through letters and pictures. You can even visit your child in his or her native country!
When you sponsor a child, you are linked with one particular child who will know your name, write to you, and treasure the thought that you care. He or she will pray for you often and write to you.
The cost to sponsor a child is just $38 per month. This is significantly less than the cost to adopt a child, and yet a child's life is still going to be changed because of it.
You can start sponsoring a child right now! Sponsoring a child will profoundly change the future for your child — and will change your own life as well.
