Does the mother of sponsored orphans have a share in the sponsorship money, or does she have a separate wage for her care of them?

The charity given to orphans and their mother depends on the intention of the donor. If the intention is for both of them, then the charity is for both. But if the intention is only for the orphans, then the charity is for them alone, not their mother. However, if the mother is poor, she may eat with them because she is poor. Furthermore, the maintenance of a poor mother is obligatory upon her wealthy children, even if they are young.