Child and Family Services Agency: Making Donations to Children and Families

CFSA’s Partners for Kids in Care provides much needed items for foster children and at-risk families through donations from individuals, community groups and businesses. To make a donation and for more information, contact Partners for Kids in Care at (202) 727-7101. You may also complete a donation form* and fax it to (202) 727-6505.

Your comments are welcomed as we are always seeking sponsorship opportunities to improve the lives of the children and families we serve. Here are seven suggested ways you can help make a difference in the lives of children and families:

Donate to Seasonal Drives
Holiday Food Baskets & Toy Drive
Prom Season Drive
Winter Coat Drive
Toiletry Kits Drive
Back-to-School Drive
Summer Enrichment Drive

Contribute to Our Children’s Donation Center – Wish List
Donate new or gently-used items to our children donation center. Here are a few suggested items:

Child Safety Seats (Infants and Toddlers)
Toys (with all parts and pieces)
Sleeping Bags and Pillows
Toiletry Kits/Personal Care Bags
School Supplies
Infant Supplies (Sleepers, Onesies, Diapers, Pull-ups, Formula, Bottles, Pacifiers, Wipes, Lotion, Powder, Shampoo)
Clothing (All Ages, Male/Female and All Seasons)
Under Garments (All Ages, Male/Female)
Socks (All sizes and Colors)
Computers/Printers
Luggage

Tickets to Cultural and Sporting Events
Amusement Park Passes
Money for Clothing, Music, Dining and Entertainment
Furniture: Bedroom sets, desks, chairs
Clothing Items for All Ages (Clothing should be clean, repaired and have size indicated.)
Shoes (Casual and Athletic)
Books (English and Spanish)
Personal Journals/ Diaries
Developmental/Educational Games
Comfort Toys (Small Stuffed Animals, Beanie Babies) Hats, Gloves/ Mittens, Scarves

Sponsor an Event
Sponsorship can include:
Cultural/ Arts Projects
Educational Field Trips
Tickets to a Play or Concert
Host a Party
Contribute Money
Donate funds to support special projects for children. All donated funds must be submitted in the form of a check and made payable to: DC Treasurer. Projects include:
Back-to-School Picnic
Holiday Toy Drive
Youth Development and Recognition Programs
Donate Services for Foster Families
Free haircuts
Offer a discount at your business
Free facility space
Teach and Help Children
Mentor
Sponsor a child for a team or club
Offer an internship with your company
Help CFSA
Host a special event for children and families
Offer bulletin board or ad space for public awareness messages
Recruit or become foster/adoptive parents

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