Because of strict mailing and customs regulations in our various countries, we can send our field offices only flat items made of paper no larger than 8" x 11" and 1/8" thick.
As a courtesy, we created lists of a variety of items that you may send to your child:
ITEMS THAT CAN BE SENT
Band-Aids
Baseball and football cards
Bookmarks (paper)
Calendars, smaller than 8-1/2" x 11"
Coloring books
Construction paper
Greeting cards
Laminated flowers and leaves
Magazines – less than 1/8" thick
Origami
Paper dolls
Photos of you and your family and sponsor child
Scrap book paper
Scripture cards
Small books within our guidelines
Small posters
Stickers (paper)
Water color paint books (without paint brushes)
Please remember to put your sponsor number and your sponsored child's number on your letters to ensure that your child receives your letter.
FUN IDEA: Collect pictures of your family and make a photo album for your child.
Items needed:
- Variety of family pictures
- 5-10 pieces of construction paper or fun scrap booking paper
- Glue or double-sided tape
- 2 small pieces of string
Glue or tape a picture onto each page and indicate who is in the picture, what this person likes and dislikes, his or her hobbies, age, birth date and other fun facts. Continue with remaining pictures. Finish the album by stapling the paper together or tying the paper together with two small pieces of string to keep album intact.
Give your child a gift now.
