Frequently Asked Questions

Are my contributions tax-deductible?
Can I choose the age or gender of the child I sponsor?
Will I be the only sponsor for my child?
How long is a child in the Foster Friends program?
How often will I receive news on my sponsored child?
How can I correspond with my child?
Can I send a gift to my child?

Yes. Please limit these to $10-15 in value. To avoid delays, please do not send these gifts to CSC’s stateside office. Send them directly to Cebu at this address: Children’s Shelter of Cebu, Box 178, Cebu City, 6000 Philippines. Do not send cash gifts via mail to Cebu. These may be sent to our Cambridge office and will be wired with CSC’s regular sending to Cebu with instructions. Please limit cash gifts to your child to $10.

How often should I send in my contribution?
Will I be billed?
Can I contribute by credit card or funds transfer?
How much of my contribution goes to my child?
How do I know my donations are going where you say they are going?

2006 Children's Shelter of Cebu