A FaceTime Greeting From Haiti

May 17, 2017

The King Family Connects with Jeffson: A Heartwarming Child Sponsorship Moment

The King family—JD, Tia, McKenzie, Dakota, and Kassidy—has been sponsoring Jeffson, a deaf child in Haiti, through Deaf Child Hope for eight wonderful years! Over this time, they’ve witnessed Jeffson grow and thrive, and their recent FaceTime call with him was an unforgettable moment.

A FaceTime Greeting From Haiti - a sponsor connects with their sponsored child after 8 years of sponsorship and love.

A Life Transformed Through Child Sponsorship for Deaf Children
Jeffson is a bright and fun-loving boy living in Haiti. Thanks to the King family’s generous sponsorship, he is receiving an education—a rare opportunity for many deaf children living in poverty.

Because of child sponsorship, Jeffson now has:

  • Access to education for deaf children, which is crucial for his development
  • A safe place to sleep each night
  • Nutritious food every day
  • The chance to learn about Jesus and grow spiritually

These essentials, often taken for granted, are making a huge difference in his life and future.

A FaceTime Greeting From Haiti - a sponsor connects with their sponsored child after 8 years of sponsorship and love.

Staying Connected Across Miles
The King family faithfully prays for Jeffson every night and writes letters to him through the Deaf Child Hope correspondence program. Jeffson writes back, sharing updates and messages filled with joy.

During a recent trip to Haiti, Tammy Showalter, a volunteer staff member at Deaf Child Hope, made a special moment possible. With her iPhone in hand, she arranged a FaceTime call between the King family and Jeffson—an incredible first!

A Special Connection Through Technology
In the first photo below, you can see the whole family connecting with Jeffson via FaceTime. The joy on their faces and Jeffson’s excitement were palpable.

During the call, McKenzie and Kassidy signed to Jeffson that they pray for him. In response, Jeffson gave them a thumbs up, an “I love you” sign, and a wave goodbye.

Moments like these show how child sponsorship creates lasting bonds that cross continents and change lives.

a sponsor connects with their sponsored child after 8 years of sponsorship and love. - A FaceTime Greeting From Haiti -

Why Sponsor a Deaf Child?
Child sponsorship for deaf children provides opportunities that many would otherwise never experience—education, spiritual growth, and life-changing support. By sponsoring a deaf child, you make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

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The King family’s story is a beautiful reminder of the impact that love, prayer, and support can have on deaf children in need of sponsorship. Thank you for helping us transform lives through child sponsorship programs here at Deaf Child Hope International.