Ideally, a child is sponsored until the age of 18. Once a child is able to take care of themself, and no longer needs help, an opportunity to sponsor an equally needy child is presented.  When a child finishes school (1st-12th Standard) and should be self-sufficient, they are to exit the program. Occasionally a child’s family moves away from the area,  or the family's circumstances change and they no longer need assistance.  Sadly, there have been extreme cases, where either from meeting with an accident or succumbing to a fatal disease, children have died.  The best scenario is when a church or community becomes self-sufficient, the support of our program is no longer needed and Christ for India locates another community in need.

Also, we understand the financial circumstances of a sponsor may change.  If a sponsor is unable to continue a child's support, we appreciate them letting us know.  If this is a short-term situation, the sponsorship is put on "hold'" for the designated time and reserve funds are used to take care of the child. If a sponsor must terminate their support, so that we can seek another sponsor, we are grateful to be informed. No one else sponsors that particular child.  There have been cases where two friends or groups pool their resources to sponsor a child.  No matter how long your sponsorship lasts, your gift of love to your sponsored child will change that child’s life forever.