About your sponsorship
What is a child sponsorship?
The Hermon child sponsorship program is very unique. Through this sponsorship program, the children will receive needed assistance in the way of meals, clothing or school supplies. The child you sponsor through Hermon orphanage is a child who is in our full time legal custody, who lost his family through a combination of death, abandonment and abuse. Your sponsorship helps us provide the house that your child is living in, the house parents and other staff who care for your child, three good varied, well- balanced meals every day, clothing, a good education, vocational training medical and dental care, birthday parties, recreational opportunities and everything else your child needs to live a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Is Hermon orphanage eligible to receive Foreign Contribution?
Yes, Hermon orphanages is a registered and recognized institution with the permission from the Government of India, to receive any amount from any part of the world under the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act towards this cause.

How are children selected for the sponsorship program?
Our Pastors and field staff will identify homeless children during outreaches and evangelism work in the community, build relationship with the children, and investigate their background. In other cases, a relative, a teacher, or a friend who knows of a child’s situation will come to us seeking assistance on behalf of the child. Regardless of the manner in which we first learn of a child’ situation, a thorough investigation of the child’s background is conducted to ensure that the child satisfies the criteria of admission.


Gifts and Correspondence
Can I write to my child?
Yes, you are most welcome to write and the child will reply back shortly.

How often will my child write to me?
The children will write letters to their sponsors at least twice each year. The children’s home will forward these letters to the trust office and from there they will be mailed to the children’s sponsors.

As you receive correspondence from your child over time, you will hear how your child is doing, observe his progress and become aware of his particular needs or concerns. You may want to save your child’s letters so you can look back on them some day and observe your child’s development over time.

Can I send pictures to my child?
Yes, we Strongly encourage you to send pictures of your family. You may also send other flat items, such as drawings or cards.

Can I send packages or gifts to my child?
Birthday and Christmas presents are already included in the cost of sponsorship, along with all of the other needs of your child. But if You are keen on sending you may do so.

When will I receive updated pictures or information concerning my child?
Each year we will send you a new picture of your sponsored child and an update describing how your child is doing.

Can I visit my child?
Yes. If you are visiting India, we can arrange for you to visit your sponsored child. You may also be able to stay at the children’s Home.


Financial Management and Accountability
How does Hermon ensure that my sponsorship money is spent properly?
Hermon is committed to the highest level of financial integrity. In addition to realizing that we are stewards of God’s money, we are constantly trying to stretch our limited resources to accomplish as much as possible. We are therefore highly motivated to ensure that each project is spending its resources wisely and efficiently.

What percentage of my donations is spent on administrative and fundraising expenses?
Our administrative and fundraising expenditures have only been between 3-5% of our total expenditures. Our intent is to strive to maintain this percentage as the ministry continues to grow, so that most of the funds we receive can continue to be forwarded to the children’s home that we sponsor.