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WELCOME KITS
WELCOME KITS
The Shocking Facts:
The Shocking Facts:
*Currently there are over 10,000 children and youth in New York’s foster care system. *Only 3 - 5% of all children in foster care are available for immediate adoption. *Many of the children enter with few or no personal items… including hygiene products.
*Currently there are over 10,000 children and youth in New York’s foster care system. *Only 3 - 5% of all children in foster care are available for immediate adoption. *Many of the children enter with few or no personal items… including hygiene products.
The Program: The Welcome Kit collection program is an ongoing, yearly drive to meet the needs of ALL foster youth entering into foster care. Welcome Kits will be stored and distributed at local church distribution centers throughout the state where there is a participating CFS office.
How Can I Participate? Contact the OCJ Kids office @ 602-439-2171 or [email protected] for a distribution center near you. Collect plastic shoe boxes and hygiene products for both girls and boys. Recruit other churches or businesses in your area to participate in collection drives.
The Program: The Welcome Kit collection program is an ongoing, yearly drive to meet the needs of ALL foster youth entering into foster care. Welcome Kits will be stored and distributed at local church distribution centers throughout the state where there is a participating CFS office.
*Individuals *Churches *Businesses *Schools *Chambers of Commerce *Social Service Clubs *Networking Groups
Volunteer to help fill and distribute the Welcome Kits. Spread the news of this amazing statewide initiative. Ask your faith community or business to consider becoming a distribution site.
Contact the OCJ Kids office @ 602-439-2171 or [email protected] for a distribution center near you. Collect plastic shoe boxes and hygiene products for both girls and boys. Recruit other churches or businesses in your area to participate in collection drives. Drop off collected items at one of the local Transition Success Centers.
Drop off collected items at one of the local Transition Success Centers.
Who can participate in the collection?
How Can I Participate?
Who can participate in the collection? *Individuals *Churches *Businesses *Schools *Chambers of Commerce *Social Service Clubs *Networking Groups
Volunteer to help fill and distribute the Welcome Kits. Spread the news of this amazing statewide initiative. Ask your faith community or business to consider becoming a distribution site.
Suggested Packing List
Suggested Packing List
*Plastic Shoe Box With a “Name” Label Attached *Laundry Bag *Shampoo *Conditioner (girl boxes) *Body Wash or Soap *Deodorant *Toothbrush *Toothpaste *Razors (3-4) *Shaving Cream *Lotion *Brush or Comb *Mirror *Socks (2 pair) *Feminine Pads *Bible
*Plastic Shoe Box With a “Name” Label Attached *Laundry Bag *Shampoo *Conditioner (girl boxes) *Body Wash or Soap *Deodorant *Toothbrush *Toothpaste *Razors (3-4) *Shaving Cream *Lotion *Brush or Comb *Mirror *Socks (2 pair) *Feminine Pads *Bible
WELCOME KITS
WELCOME KITS
The Shocking Facts:
The Shocking Facts:
*Currently there are over 10,000 children and youth in New York’s foster care system. *Only 3 - 5% of all children in foster care are available for immediate adoption. *Many of the children enter with few or no personal items… including hygiene products.
*Currently there are over 10,000 children and youth in New York’s foster care system. *Only 3 - 5% of all children in foster care are available for immediate adoption. *Many of the children enter with few or no personal items… including hygiene products.
The Program: The Welcome Kit collection program is an ongoing, yearly drive to meet the needs of ALL foster youth entering into foster care. Welcome Kits will be stored and distributed at local church distribution centers throughout the state where there is a participating CFS office.
How Can I Participate? Contact the OCJ Kids office @ 602-439-2171 or [email protected] for a distribution center near you. Collect plastic shoe boxes and hygiene products for both girls and boys. Recruit other churches or businesses in your area to participate in collection drives.
The Program: The Welcome Kit collection program is an ongoing, yearly drive to meet the needs of ALL foster youth entering into foster care. Welcome Kits will be stored and distributed at local church distribution centers throughout the state where there is a participating CFS office.
*Individuals *Churches *Businesses *Schools *Chambers of Commerce *Social Service Clubs *Networking Groups
Volunteer to help fill and distribute the Welcome Kits. Spread the news of this amazing statewide initiative. Ask your faith community or business to consider becoming a distribution site.
Contact the OCJ Kids office @ 602-439-2171 or [email protected] for a distribution center near you. Collect plastic shoe boxes and hygiene products for both girls and boys. Recruit other churches or businesses in your area to participate in collection drives. Drop off collected items at one of the local Transition Success Centers.
Drop off collected items at one of the local Transition Success Centers.
Who can participate in the collection?
How Can I Participate?
Who can participate in the collection? *Individuals *Churches *Businesses *Schools *Chambers of Commerce *Social Service Clubs *Networking Groups
Volunteer to help fill and distribute the Welcome Kits. Spread the news of this amazing statewide initiative. Ask your faith community or business to consider becoming a distribution site.
Suggested Packing List
Suggested Packing List
*Plastic Shoe Box With a “Name” Label Attached *Laundry Bag *Shampoo *Conditioner (girl boxes) *Body Wash or Soap *Deodorant *Toothbrush *Toothpaste *Razors (3-4) *Shaving Cream *Lotion *Brush or Comb *Mirror *Socks (2 pair) *Feminine Pads *Bible
*Plastic Shoe Box With a “Name” Label Attached *Laundry Bag *Shampoo *Conditioner (girl boxes) *Body Wash or Soap *Deodorant *Toothbrush *Toothpaste *Razors (3-4) *Shaving Cream *Lotion *Brush or Comb *Mirror *Socks (2 pair) *Feminine Pads *Bible
