Meet Shirlyn in U.S. | Children International | Child Sponsorship in Africa, India, South America, & USA

About me & my family

Name: Shirlyn
Gender: Female
Age: 11
Enjoys: Playing with friends, Coloring, Playing basketball
Talents: Drawing, Skating, Running
Siblings: 2
Lives with: Parents
Language: Spanish
School: Yes
Child ID: 1815385

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Poverty in the United States

Children growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, face challenges we may not think about in other parts of the country. Children with nowhere to go after school are at risk of falling into bad behaviors and dropping out, health care gaps mean easily preventable illnesses push kids further behind, and the struggles of getting post high-school education can drain hope out of even the most optimistic.

That is why we focus on providing programs and camps to give kids a safe place to learn and have fun. We provide access to the health services they need and specially designed youth programs to help equip them with the skills they need to achieve their dreams.

See how our program works and why we focus on health, education, empowerment and employment.

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How does child sponsorship work?

Your $39 monthly gift gives kids like Shirlyn access to life-changing benefits, like:

medical care
educational support
life skills
job-training before graduation.

More about child sponsorship:

+ When you sponsor, what do you receive? Click to find out.

When you sponsor, we'll send you more info about your child, including a photo and a quick-start guide to child sponsorship. You'll also:

Receive photos and updates about your child on a regular basis.
Receive letters from your child, and many letters will contain pictures drawn by your child.
Have access to MyCI, your online account where you can view photos of your child, learn more about him or her, read and write letters and cards, manage your giving, and join our online community of sponsors.
Be able to visit your child and tour our amazing community centers
Subscribe to receive emails and our Journeys magazine to see your impact in action.

+ Need to make a change? We can help.

You can make changes to your monthly giving anytime. Please contact our Care Team to adjust, delay or cancel. And because we've made a commitment that we'll be a part of our kids' lives until they graduate, your sponsored child will continue to receive benefits from the program, and we will work to find a new sponsor as soon as possible.

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How your support helps kids in Little Rock, Arkansas

A quick look at programs currently available for sponsored kids under age 12 in Little Rock.

Healthy

Good oral health is a priority for our kids in Little Rock. Dental screenings and treatment, hygiene kits, and dental education make sure kids understand the importance of taking care of their teeth.

Educated

Kids who attend our after-school program benefit from reading and math support, plus enrichment programs in art, music and physical education.

Empowered

Our summer children’s choir gets kids interested in the performing arts.

Employed

For now, we’re helping kids under 12 grow up healthy, educated, empowered and prepared to take advantage of our scholarship and college programs when they become teens.