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Hi I just received my 1st Correspondance Child! His name is Ahron Lloyd Garidos. Can you send me any previous information/correspondence you have on him?
Additionally, how should I refer to myself? I know I am not his sponsor, so if anyone could tell me how they address their correspondence children or any suggestions, I appreciate it!
Additionally, how should I refer to myself? I know I am not his sponsor, so if anyone could tell me how they address their correspondence children or any suggestions, I appreciate it!
Posted 2 years ago
Leah, Employee
Hi Bre! Congratulations on your new correspondent child, Ahron. I am sure he will be very happy to start receiving your letters. His welcome booklet with his information is on it's way to you. This will include his information and a photo of him for you. When I introduced myself to my correspondent child, I just let them know who I was, a little about me and where I live. I just let them know that I am excited to begin a relationship with them and that I was grateful that God brought us together. I think you'll find what is most comfortable for you. We do include an introductory letter in your packet to get you started. I would also include a photo of yourself, family and pets. The children really enjoy seeing you and knowing about your life. I also really enjoy sharing my favorite scriptures with my children and letting them know about the love of Jesus. Here is a link to a blog where some sponsored children shared what some of the favorite things that their sponsor wrote to them were, https://blog.compassion.com/favorite-thing-sponsor-wrote/. I think this blog is helpful in knowing what really touched the children and hope you'll find it useful. I hope that your new journey with Ahron is a blessing.
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Thank you! Are you able to send me any past photos or letters he received?
Did hw have previous sponsors/correspondents? Thank you for your assistance!
Did hw have previous sponsors/correspondents? Thank you for your assistance!
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Bre!
I just sent you and email with this information. :)
I just sent you and email with this information. :)
Thank you! I received it! Just want to let you know y'all are wonderful on this support site! Thanks again and I will be busy at work writing my littles!
Leah, Employee
Hi Bre! I have sent you an email with this information. Congratulations!
Can you please put me back on the list for a correspondence child from Africa? the one that was added yesterday was removed due to financial sponsor cancelling
Hello Bre! I have added you to the list for you to write to a child from Africa. We will let you know when there is a child available for you!
I just got a new correspondence child (Caleb Mamani Molina). Can you send me any photos or information you have for him?
Bre, I am sending you all of the information and photos that we have on Caleb. Happy letter writing!
Can you send me any information on Kauanny Vitoria Araujo Lourenco, my new Correspondance Child, and a jpeg of her picture. Also, can I get a copy of Ahron's new photo? Thank you!
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Bre! I have just emailed you! :)
Hi! I emailed Compassion to make sure if we were still on the list to receive another correspondent child, and the representative said in his reply that a second child had been added yesterday, Mubarike from Ethiopia. I can't seem to find the child on our account, and I was just wondering if you could help me with this? Thank you for all you do at Compassion!
Leah, Employee
Hi Elizabeth! I apologize for the inconvenience. You should see Mubarike from Ethiopia on your account now. He is very cute. I know that he will be very pleased to start receiving your letters. Thank you for the ministry that you give to these children. Your letters bring them love, hope and encouragement.
No problem! Thank you so much for your help Leah! I have a few question about him. How long has he been in the program, how many letters has he received, how many sponsors has he had and does he have any past photos? Thank you again for all your help! We so enjoy writing to these kids!
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Elizabeth! Oh my goodness, your sweet boy is adorable! Mubarike has only been in the program for a year, so he doesn't have previous photos. He has had one previous sponsor. Sadly, this sweetheart hasn't received any letters yet.
Thanks Sarah! He's a cutie!! Thank you for all your help! And this little guy is about to get lots of letters! :)
Hi! Could you send me any information on my new correspondence Child Sié Riddick Enoch Noufé and any of the pictures you have! Thank you!
Also, I have not received any of the welcome packets for any of my correspondence children. Can you please check into this?
Also, I have not received any of the welcome packets for any of my correspondence children. Can you please check into this?
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Leah, Employee
Bre, I have sent you an email with the requested information and photos. I also addressed the welcome packet question in the email.
Hi,
I just received a new correspondence child, Ivan from Uganda. Can you please send me any information you have about him; past sponsorship and any jpegs if pictures on file?
Thank you so much!
I just received a new correspondence child, Ivan from Uganda. Can you please send me any information you have about him; past sponsorship and any jpegs if pictures on file?
Thank you so much!
Sarah, Official Rep
Hi Bre! I will send you an email with Ivan's information today :).
Hi,
I received a new sponsor child, Allan from Guatemala. Can you send me any previous photos and information you have on him?
Also, should I be getting packets for these children, like I did with my child Nathalia? I have not received any. Even with my mail forwarding, they have not arrived. I get scans of all my mail daily and have not seen them from USPS. If I could get them resent, I would appreciate it!
I received a new sponsor child, Allan from Guatemala. Can you send me any previous photos and information you have on him?
Also, should I be getting packets for these children, like I did with my child Nathalia? I have not received any. Even with my mail forwarding, they have not arrived. I get scans of all my mail daily and have not seen them from USPS. If I could get them resent, I would appreciate it!
Christina, Employee
Hi Bre! I am emailing you now with Allan's pictures and information :). You will definitely be sent welcome booklets for each new child; this includes correspondent children. I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't received a welcome booklet for every child you've received yet. Sometimes it can take up to 4-6 weeks to receive a welcome booklet in the mail. If it has been longer than that for any of your children, and you have not received their welcome booklet, please do let us know! We would need to know specifically which children you still need welcome booklets for. I see some welcome booklets were sent to an address other than your address on file, but you said you have mail forwarding. Regrettably, we may need to send them again with the correct address if you have still not received them.
Thak you so much for your response. I just checked, and I have not received Ahron (PH053400019); Caleb (BO059900761); Kauanny (BR055100139); and Sie (BF095600029... Ivan's just arrived today, so I know there are no mail issues getting to my currently listed address. If you could re-send those four, I would be extremely grateful! I do like to laminate the cards to remind me to pray and have binders for each child! Thank you again!
Leah, Employee
Hi Bre! I appreciate that you spend time in prayer for these children. I would encourage letting them know in your next letter that you are praying for them. We find it really means a lot that they know you are taking time to pray. I have submitted a request to have the welcome booklets sent back out for you.
Thank you very much! I do mention to them that I pray for them and that they are special and loved :) Thank you again!
Hi, Can you check into Ahron (PH053400019); Caleb (BO059900761); Kauanny (BR055100139)'s packets. I have received all the other re-orders except for theirs. All the others came so quick after you re-submitted. Thank you!
Christina, Employee
Hi Bre! I'm so sorry that the welcome booklets for Ahron, Caleb, and Kuanny are taking a little longer than others. I do see that we asked our processing and mail room teams to resend these welcome booklets to you, and they are currently in process. Thank you for your patience :).
Exciting News! I received another Correspondent Child! Duvan from Colombia (CO031901283)! Can you please send me any previous photos and information you have on his previous sponsorships? Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time for my requests!
Leah, Employee
Hi Bre! I have sent an email with the information that you requested for Duvan. I am sure that he will be very happy to start receiving your letters.
Thank you! I appreciate all the assistance y'all provide!
May I please get a copy of Caleb (BO059900761)'s newest photo? Thank you
Christina, Employee
Hi Bre! I just sent you an email with Caleb's new picture. Enjoy!
Hi can I please get a copy of my new correspondent child,Putri Talenta Waruwu, photos and any previous sponsor information? I also see she goes by Lenta? Is this how she prefers being addressed?
Thanks so much! Looking forward to getting to know this sweet girl!
Thanks so much! Looking forward to getting to know this sweet girl!
Bre, congrats on the new addition! I am sending you an email now! Yes, it does look like her personal name is Lenta and that is likely how she prefers to be addressed. You are welcome to ask her which she prefers, if you would like.
Would you mind sending me Lenta's new photo jpeg? I see she has a new picture!
Bre, I just sent you Lenta's new photo as well as Mathayo and Debora's photos and information.
Hello! I have an adorable addition named Zahair (DR035101535) on my account. I just noticed that the information says female but the photo is of a cute little boy. Just wanted to make you aware
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Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Heather!
I am so sorry for the error in our information on this child! I have sent an inquiry to our staff to correct this! :)
I am so sorry for the error in our information on this child! I have sent an inquiry to our staff to correct this! :)
No problem
Hello Again! I am requesting any photos and information on my new sponsor child, Mathayo Taikoo Ng'eneti (TZ024000080) from Tanzinia? Thank you!
Sarah, Official Rep
Bre, I just sent you an email with the information on Mathayo :).
Hello! I have been blessed with yet another beautiful little girl Deborah (TG093000104) from Togo to write to and encourage. Can you send me any photos and info for her? Thank you again!!
Bre, I just sent you Lenta's new photo as well as Mathayo and Debora's photos and information.
Thank you so much! As always thank you for the wonderful support!
This lovely lady Carolina (PE022301381) came on my account today! Can you please send me her letter/sponsor history and her photos? Thank you so much!!
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Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Bre!
I just emailed this over to you! :)
I just emailed this over to you! :)
This sweet boy Andry (DR031400605) came on my account today :) can you please send me his letter/sponsor history? Thank you.
Christina, Employee
Hi Bre :). I have emailed Andry's pictures and information to you. Enjoy!
This wonderful guy Julius (KE076800139) popped up on my account today! Could you please send his letter/picture history! Thanks
Hi Bre! An email is on its way with this information and photos!
Sweet Jhenifer (BO061000334) just joined my ohana! Can you please send her letter/photo history? Mahalo!
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Bre! In have just emailed this over to you! :)
The lovely Bridget (UG014600086) has joined my Ohana! Can you please send me her mail and photo history :) Mahalo!
Shannon Massey, Employee
Good morning Bre,
I just emailed this over to you! :)
I just emailed this over to you! :)
Hi! I got a wonderful Easter present and Diana (PE040100439) has joined my compassion ohana! Can i have her letter and picture history? Mahalo!
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Bre,
I just emailed this over to you! :)
I just emailed this over to you! :)
Hi! I just recieved another cutie today! Attachēd is his id number? Could you send me letter/pucture history please?
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Sarah, Official Rep
Bre, I just sent you an email with Sumon's information :).
Hi, i just recieved another great kid! Can you send me his sponsorship/picture history? Also can you tell me when he is projected to graduate? It didn’t have anything listed in the education tab on the app
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Hello Bre! I just emailed you with Eddie's info and photos! :)
How do I know when i get a corresponant child?
Usually you learn when a new face appears on your "Write a Child" screen. Occasionally you'll get a letter from a child you don't recognize. Contact social media and they will find it was not properly attached to your account and get the child showing.
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Ashley,
As Sarah mentioned, you will see a new child show up on your online account. However, if you do not notice this, you will also receive a welcome packet about two weeks later. This packet will have information on your child as well as some guidelines and suggestions for writing. :)
As Sarah mentioned, you will see a new child show up on your online account. However, if you do not notice this, you will also receive a welcome packet about two weeks later. This packet will have information on your child as well as some guidelines and suggestions for writing. :)
How many kids are there that need this? And how long would it take. I am glad to write for another sponser if they cant
Can i request to write to a teenager. Maybe 13 or older?
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Ashley Brian,
There are lots of kiddos who need correspondents, but also many correspondents waiting for children too. There is a wait list because we have a lot of correspondents who want multiple children also, and it helps us make things fair. Also, the more specific your request, the harder it is to find a child that fits that request, therefore a longer wait time. With that said, we could always use another devoted writer to bless these children.
I have added your request to the correspondent wait list, as requested. :)
There are lots of kiddos who need correspondents, but also many correspondents waiting for children too. There is a wait list because we have a lot of correspondents who want multiple children also, and it helps us make things fair. Also, the more specific your request, the harder it is to find a child that fits that request, therefore a longer wait time. With that said, we could always use another devoted writer to bless these children.
I have added your request to the correspondent wait list, as requested. :)
Thank you!
Can you send me the info and any past letters for my correspondent? I geo rio pratama
Shannon Massey, Employee
Hi Ashley,
Your sweet boy, Rio began with Compassion in October 2016. Since then he has had two previous sponsors and one previous correspondent. Sadly, he has never received a gift and has only ever received one letter. I am sure he will will feel so blessed to begin receiving letters from you! :)
Your sweet boy, Rio began with Compassion in October 2016. Since then he has had two previous sponsors and one previous correspondent. Sadly, he has never received a gift and has only ever received one letter. I am sure he will will feel so blessed to begin receiving letters from you! :)
Thank you! Could you forward the letter to me that he got? And letters he sent
Sierra, Employee
Hi Ashley! For privacy purposes of the previous sponsor, we can't send you any of their letters. However, you're welcome to start fresh writing him letters now that you're his correspondent!
Compassion will not send you the letters someone else wrote. It'd be a violation of privacy. It occasionally happens that a sponsor's letter ends up in the correspondent's account, and they do not even like that. Asking for letter history gets you what you got -- how many letters they have received over their history with Compassion.
Oh. I didnt know that thanks though! So sad he has only gotten one letter and no gifts
Bre Boswell