Sign Up to be a Little Pal

Thank you so much for signing up your child to be a Little Pal in the Pan Pals program. Please read these guidelines carefully before signing up.

1. Little Pals should expect a hand-written letter via the US Postal Service from their Teen Pals at least once a week OR within a few days of receiving a letter from a Little Pal (whichever comes first). We want to encourage the Little Pals to practice their writing skills.

2. Little Pals should expect age-appropriate letters from their Teen Pals. Shorter, more frequent letters are preferred to long letters. Drawings, pictures, stickers are encouraged.

3. Please do not send gifts, treats, gift cards or anything of value to your Teen Pal. Please do not accept anything of value from your Teen Pal. Note: Postage stamps or Self-addressed stamped envelopes are acceptable.

4. Ideas for letters and Pan Pals stationary can be downloaded from the Resources page. Let us know if you have any ideas to add!

5. Every attempt will be made to find a lasting match between Teen Pals and Little Pals. We may need to make a change based on feedback from a parent, etc. We plan to check-in with parents via email periodically for feedback.

6. Expect to be actively corresponding with Teen Pals on at least a weekly basis until mid-June, longer if the Pandemic Crisis is extended.

7. Please do not face-time, video chat, or make contact with your Teen Pal in any way other than postal mail! When the physical distancing rules are relaxed, you will be invited to meet your Teen Pal in person at a Meet n' Greet Party (date:TBD).

8. Please contact us at matchmypanpal@gmail.com if there are any questions or concerns.