• Put the picture of your sponsored child on the refrigerator so that every family member will be reminded of the care you are providing.
• Send pictures of your family to your sponsored child. Your own children will appreciate knowing they are more real to the person they're helping.
• Pray for the needs of your sponsored child, just like you pray for your own - for good health, friends, success at school, and spiritual and emotional development.
• Have your own children set aside part of their allowance to give them an active part in supporting your sponsored child.
• Use a coin bank for collecting funds for the support of your sponsored child and make individual contributions a part of your family devotions.
• Make writing to your sponsored child a family event by involving everyone.
• Colorful cards are always cherished and keep communication going.
