Frequently Asked Questions
Can I write to the family?
Yes! We encourage you to be involved with the family through writing letters. This is a wonderful way to allow you and the child/family to become acquainted with one another.
E-Mail: You can email a letter to your sponsorship child in the body of an email or as an attachment by emailing it to: sponsorship@ccpkenya.org CCP will then print it out and give it to the child’s social worker/mentor to deliver it to them personally during their next possible visit.
Communication guidelines
Remember to keep the letter very simple. Use simple words and avoid things like sayings and clichés as this makes translation easier.
Don’t:
How often will I receive information on the family?
There are several ways you will receive information regarding your sponsored child.
Email Addresses
Sponsors receive information through the email on file from the following: sponsorship@ccpkenya.org; or info@lifehousefoundation.org
.
Can I pay for an entire year at once instead of monthly payments?
Yes! You may fulfill your sponsorship pledge with a monthly support donation of $75; a quarterly support donation of $225, a yearly support donation of $900.
Can I set-up payments to be automatic?
Yes! Payments can be set up online to be automatic and recurring through CCP Kenya’s fiscal sponsor, Life House Foundation for Children (01-0791551). See all payment options HERE.
Can I send gifts to the child/family?
Yes! All sponsors are able to add on any or all of the three annual gift options:
Can I visit my child?
Yes! You can visit your child/family through prior arrangement with visiting Short Term Experience Teams organized by Christ Church of the Valley. Also, if on vacation to Kenya, plans can be arranged through CCP’s Kenya office to visit your child and their family.
CCP Kenya & Life House
CCP Kenya's fiscal sponsor is Life House Foundation for Children. Automated credit/debit payments will appear on your statement as "LIFEHOUSEFND, Oakland, Ca.
Tax-Deductible Receipts
Each transaction processed through CCP Kenya’s fiscal sponsor, Life House Foundation for Children, receives a tax-deductible receipt to the email address used with the transaction. Life House also sends annual summary receipts to the email used with transactions within the regular U.S. guideline for non-profits of January 30th each year for the prior year.
Young Adult Children
When sponsoring a child, CCP asks sponsors to commit to a minimum of two years. It is ideal if a sponsor can commit to the child through 18 years of age although that is not a requirement. Once a child completes primary and secondary education, if sponsors are willing and able to continue sponsorship, CCP continues to work with the child to complete preparation for on-going work through university or a trade school. If this is possible, usually 100% of the monthly sponsorship amount is applied to cover the university or trade school but the details depend on the child and their circumstances. If your sponsorship child is approaching 18 years of age, we welcome you to be in communication with CCP by emailing sponsorship@ccpkenya.org to be informed of all options.
Can I write to the family?
Yes! We encourage you to be involved with the family through writing letters. This is a wonderful way to allow you and the child/family to become acquainted with one another.
E-Mail: You can email a letter to your sponsorship child in the body of an email or as an attachment by emailing it to: sponsorship@ccpkenya.org CCP will then print it out and give it to the child’s social worker/mentor to deliver it to them personally during their next possible visit.
Communication guidelines
Remember to keep the letter very simple. Use simple words and avoid things like sayings and clichés as this makes translation easier.
Don’t:
- Discuss in detail your material possessions.
- Never suggest that they can visit you unless you would like them to
- Never ask what they would like as a gift from you
- Talk about your relationship with Jesus Christ
- Share your prayer requests
- Describe your family and loved ones
- Describe your job, church and school
- Discuss your hobbies or things you enjoy
- Talk about the area you live in (not specifically your home or address)
- Make sure you encourage your sponsored child/family in any success that they have achieved
- Words of affirmation are equally important
- Make sure to send photos of you and your family, if possible
- Be sensitive to the child/family by avoiding inappropriate topics
How often will I receive information on the family?
There are several ways you will receive information regarding your sponsored child.
- Updates are sent to each sponsor for each child 4 to 6 times a year to the email the sponsor signed up with.
- Hand-written letters are also sent from the child approximately 1-3 times each year to the sponsor address on file.
- Hand-written letters and photos are also sent in response to any of the optional gifts received.
Email Addresses
Sponsors receive information through the email on file from the following: sponsorship@ccpkenya.org; or info@lifehousefoundation.org
.
Can I pay for an entire year at once instead of monthly payments?
Yes! You may fulfill your sponsorship pledge with a monthly support donation of $75; a quarterly support donation of $225, a yearly support donation of $900.
Can I set-up payments to be automatic?
Yes! Payments can be set up online to be automatic and recurring through CCP Kenya’s fiscal sponsor, Life House Foundation for Children (01-0791551). See all payment options HERE.
Can I send gifts to the child/family?
Yes! All sponsors are able to add on any or all of the three annual gift options:
- Birthday Gift ($15)
- Family Gift ($20)
- Christmas ($25) for both the child and family
Can I visit my child?
Yes! You can visit your child/family through prior arrangement with visiting Short Term Experience Teams organized by Christ Church of the Valley. Also, if on vacation to Kenya, plans can be arranged through CCP’s Kenya office to visit your child and their family.
CCP Kenya & Life House
CCP Kenya's fiscal sponsor is Life House Foundation for Children. Automated credit/debit payments will appear on your statement as "LIFEHOUSEFND, Oakland, Ca.
Tax-Deductible Receipts
Each transaction processed through CCP Kenya’s fiscal sponsor, Life House Foundation for Children, receives a tax-deductible receipt to the email address used with the transaction. Life House also sends annual summary receipts to the email used with transactions within the regular U.S. guideline for non-profits of January 30th each year for the prior year.
Young Adult Children
When sponsoring a child, CCP asks sponsors to commit to a minimum of two years. It is ideal if a sponsor can commit to the child through 18 years of age although that is not a requirement. Once a child completes primary and secondary education, if sponsors are willing and able to continue sponsorship, CCP continues to work with the child to complete preparation for on-going work through university or a trade school. If this is possible, usually 100% of the monthly sponsorship amount is applied to cover the university or trade school but the details depend on the child and their circumstances. If your sponsorship child is approaching 18 years of age, we welcome you to be in communication with CCP by emailing sponsorship@ccpkenya.org to be informed of all options.