A few people have asked for other ways to give foster children gifts, particuarly those who live in their local area.

I would first recommend contacting your local DFS and asking what you can do. You could also look for a local foster parent organization.

If anyone has information on other organizations that need gifts for foster children, let me know and I will post them.

Here is one I found in Southwest Florida:

Christmas gifts sought for foster children
The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida is the agency charged with the responsibility of more than 1,800 children across five counties in Southwest Florida. All of these children have been abused, neglected or abandoned in some fashion. Some of these children remain in their homes with the network’s supervision; the majority of others of have been taken from their homes and placed into foster care.

In Charlotte County, there are 165 of these children; 100 of whom have been removed from their homes.

These children, through age 18, live in your community. It is the network’s goal to provide each child with two gifts. These gifts do not have to be expensive, and you can buy for whatever age group you would like. If you can help, call Aimee McLaughlin at 239-226-1524.

Here is some info in Charleston, South Carolina.

Here is some info on Western Illinois.

Here is some info from North Andover, Massachusetts.

Santa’s Helpers

For: Foster children, from infant to 18-years-old

What: A gift and clothes up to $100

Run by: Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley

Other ways to help: Donations needed to support annual Christmas Party and help gifts for foster mothers.

Send donations to: Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley, 76 Bonnano Court, Methuen

Contact: Eileen Giordano at 978-683-2220 or by e-mail at giordanoeileen@aol.com.

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