SPONSOR A CHILD

SPONSOR A CHILD

Your gift of $47 a month can sponsor one of our children — giving them the safety, love, and education they need so they can focus on healing and dream of their future…a future of hope through Jesus Christ.

Most “Sponsor a Child” programs focus on providing education for children living with their biological parents, with limited additional support. At New Road Missions, we identify children experiencing trauma and abuse in unsafe homes, and welcome them into our children’s home The Fold, caring for them 24/7. 100% of your gift goes directly to providing for the children, as all of our operating costs have been funded by a few generous donors. Your monthly gift is combined with those of other sponsors, providing a steady stream of funding for long-term solutions for your sponsored child.

It costs $329/month to care for each child, so your $47/month is one of 7 shares which allows us to offer each child ongoing care in 7 areas:

Ready to get started? Here are 4 steps to provide hope for a child!

  1. Select a Child to Sponsor. Click here to learn more about them and see their smiling face.

  2. Connect. Build a relationship via video messages with your child.

  3. Pray. Each school year, you’ll receive specific ways to pray for your child.

  4. Visit. Meet your child in person on an upcoming mission trip to The Fold.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Sponsoring a child through New Road Missions means you are partnering with us to provide complete, 24/7 care for a vulnerable child at our Children’s Home and School in South Africa.

    Many child sponsorship programs focus primarily on education. At New Road Missions, sponsorship provides holistic, around-the-clock care, including:

    • Safe housing

    • Nutritious meals

    • Christian education

    • Discipleship and spiritual mentoring

    • Emotional support

    • Medical care

    • Daily life essentials

    This is not partial support — it is life transformation.

  • Sponsorship is $47 per month for one share.

    Each child has 7 total shares, representing the seven key areas of care we provide. When all 7 shares are covered, that child’s full care is funded.

    You may:

    • Sponsor one share

    • Cover multiple shares for your child

    • Fully sponsor all 7 shares

    • Sponsor more than one child

    Every share matters.

  • Yes — 100% of your sponsorship goes directly to the care of the child.

    Because a generous donor has covered our operating expenses, every dollar you give supports:

    • Housing

    • Food

    • Education

    • Discipleship

    • Medical care

    • Daily needs

    Your gift does not fund overhead — it funds a child’s life and future

  • Each child’s 7 shares collectively provide:

    1. Safe, family-style housing

    2. Nutritious daily meals

    3. Quality Christian education

    4. School uniforms and supplies

    5. Medical and health support

    6. Spiritual discipleship and mentoring

    7. Daily life care and emotional support

    Together, these seven areas ensure a child is fully supported — body, mind, and spirit.

  • No. The children at The Fold are not available for adoption.

    Our goal is not to remove children permanently from their country or culture. Instead, our mission is to:

    • Raise up strong Christian leaders

    • Provide stability and education

    • Disciple and equip them spiritually

    • Prepare them for independence

    • Transition them back into their communities as transformed young adults

    We are committed to long-term development, leadership formation, and community restoration.

  • Yes. Sponsors are encouraged to:

    • Pray regularly for their child

    • Receive updates and photos

    • Hear stories about their child’s growth and progress

    We facilitate communication in a way that protects children and creates meaningful connection.

  • Yes. We periodically host vision trips to The Fold in South Africa, where sponsors may have the opportunity to meet their child in person.

    All visits are coordinated through New Road Missions to ensure child safety and proper care standards.

  • We ask sponsors to prayerfully consider a long-term commitment. Children thrive with stability and consistency.

    While you may cancel at any time, we encourage you to view sponsorship as an ongoing relationship and investment in a child’s future.

  • If your child completes school, transitions to independence, or circumstances change, we will notify you and offer the opportunity to:

    • Transfer your Sponsorship to another child

    Our heart is continued impact.

  • Yes. Many sponsors choose to:

    • Cover additional shares for your child

    • Fully fund all 7 shares

    • Sponsor a share for an additional child. 

    You can increase your impact at any time.

  • Absolutely. Sponsorship is a powerful opportunity for:

    • Families

    • Small groups

    • Sunday school classes

    • Businesses

    • Churches

    Seven individuals or families can each cover one share and collectively provide full care for a child.

  • The children live at our Children’s Home and School in Bulgeriver, South Africa which is 3 ½ hours north of Johannesburg in the Waterberg Mountains.

  • Many of the children we serve have experienced extreme vulnerability, including:

    • Loss of one or both parents

    • Abandonment/neglect

    • Unsafe living conditions

    • Severe poverty

    Each child has been placed in our care to provide safety, stability, and long-term opportunity.

  • Child protection is a top priority. We follow strict safeguarding policies, structured communication guidelines, and supervised visit protocols to ensure the safety and dignity of every child.

  • Yes. New Road Missions is a registered nonprofit organization, and your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

    You will receive a contribution statement each year for your records.

  • Three key differences:

    1. 24/7 Holistic Care
    We don’t just fund education — we provide full-time, comprehensive care.

    2. The 7-Share Model
    Sponsors clearly see how care is structured and funded.

    3. 100% to the Child
    Because operating expenses are already covered, every sponsorship dollar directly supports a child’s care.

    This is sponsorship with transparency and transformation.