A Global Catholic Ministry
About CARITAS For Children
Mission and Vision
As a Catholic ministry, our mission is to build global relationships that reflect the universal call to “love God with one’s whole heart and one’s neighbor as oneself.” (Matt. 22:37-40).
The vision of CARITAS For Children is to create a worldwide community of sponsors and beneficiaries, where relationships of compassion, generosity, and love foster the practice of true charity…a “living caritas.”
The vision of CARITAS For Children is to create a worldwide community of sponsors and beneficiaries, where relationships of compassion, generosity, and love foster the practice of true charity…a “living caritas.”
Official Designation
By decree of the Archbishop of Chicago [Illinois]:
CARITAS For Children has been endowed as having a Private Juridic Personality under Canon Law 114§1, dated October 2, 2008.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate, CARITAS For Children, Inc. can be found in the Official Catholic Directory under National Organizations and is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
FEIN: 39-1975608. Bridge Number 8336491858.
CARITAS For Children has been endowed as having a Private Juridic Personality under Canon Law 114§1, dated October 2, 2008.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate, CARITAS For Children, Inc. can be found in the Official Catholic Directory under National Organizations and is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
FEIN: 39-1975608. Bridge Number 8336491858.
The Beginning of CARITAS
Mission and Vision
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate, our mission is to build global relationships that reflect the universal call to “love God with one’s whole heart and one’s neighbor as oneself.” (Matt. 22:37-40).
The vision of CARITAS For Children is to build a global community united in faith, where acts of compassion, generosity, and love reflect the Gospel message of true charity—creating a 'living caritas' that spreads the Catholic faith and transforms lives.
The vision of CARITAS For Children is to build a global community united in faith, where acts of compassion, generosity, and love reflect the Gospel message of true charity—creating a 'living caritas' that spreads the Catholic faith and transforms lives.
Official Designation

By decree of the Archbishop of Chicago: CARITAS For Children has been endowed as having a Private Juridic Personality under Canon Law 114§1, October 2, 2008.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate, CARITAS For Children can be found in the Official Catholic Directory under National Organizations and is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
FEIN: 39-1975608. Bridge Number 8336491858.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate, CARITAS For Children can be found in the Official Catholic Directory under National Organizations and is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
FEIN: 39-1975608. Bridge Number 8336491858.
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Where Is Our Ministry
CARITAS For Children primarily develops sponsorships in five countries, however, new relationships are being forged every day. Additionally, we also participate in special/emergency projects in various locations.
The countries in which we are most active are:
The countries in which we are most active are:
- Uganda
- Nigeria
- Haiti
- Dominican Republic
- Poland
Where We Work

CARITAS For Children primarily develops sponsorships in six countries. Additionally, we also participate in special/emergency projects in various locations.
The countries in which we are most active are:
The countries in which we are most active are:
- Uganda
- Nigeria
- Haiti
- Belize
- Dominican Republic
- Poland
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions
Many answers to questions about CARITAS For Children or about your sponsorship can be found on our FAQs page. You can also discover more about how to access and change your account information.
If the answer to your question is not found there, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
If the answer to your question is not found there, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions

Many answers to questions about CARITAS For Children or about your sponsorship can be found on our FAQs page. You can also discover more about how to access and change your account information.
If the answer to your question is not found there, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.

Financial Integrity
All our financial statements are independently audited in accordance with the generally accepted auditing standards of the United States of America.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate and a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, Financial transparency is very important at CARITAS For Children. We make it easy for you to view our past yearly audited financial statements.
Feel free to view our financial documents and for more information, please contact us.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate and a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, Financial transparency is very important at CARITAS For Children. We make it easy for you to view our past yearly audited financial statements.
Feel free to view our financial documents and for more information, please contact us.
Financial Integrity

All our financial statements are independently audited in accordance with the accepted auditing standards of the United States of America.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate and a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, Financial transparency is very important to us. We make it easy for you to view our past yearly audited financial statements.
Feel free to view our financial documents and for more information, please contact us.
As a Catholic Lay Apostolate and a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, Financial transparency is very important to us. We make it easy for you to view our past yearly audited financial statements.
Feel free to view our financial documents and for more information, please contact us.