Donating Gifts to Youth

Donating Gifts to Youth

The value of your donation is tax-deductible. We will provide a donation receipt and send you a tax-deductible acknowledgment.

Gifts may be dropped off at an AFS Office Location Monday-Friday between 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

CONTACT: Development Department at development@afs4kids.org

We Accept

Medical Supplies

We gratefully accept the following donations to help keep our staff and families safe.

  • N95 masks
  • disposable gloves
  • sanitation wipes

Infant Supplies

Most youth entering foster care come with no personal belongings. Year-round we graciously accept NEW:

  • diapers (any size)
  • formula
  • onesies (any size)
  • baby care products

New Clothing

Donate NEW clothing (ages 0-18) and all gender items. We can NOT accept suitcases.

  • socks
  • jackets, scarves, gloves
  • shoes

Hair Care Kits

Help us provide equitable hygiene support:

Hygiene Kits

  • body wash/soap
  • shampoo and conditioner (including products for curly/kinky hair)
  • body lotion/deodorant
  • comb/brush/hair ties
  • toothbrush/paste/mouthwash
  • wash cloths

Seasonal Items

Education Equity (June-August)

You can support education equity for K-12 foster students by donating these items:

  • NEW backpacks or school supplies
  • Monetary donation

Holiday Gift Drive (November-December)

Each year our goal is to provide a gift for every child and teen in AFS care. You can help vulnerable youth and families by donating:

  • NEW unwrapped toys and gifts (ages 0-13).
  • Monetary donations - click to donate

Drop your unwrapped gift off at an AFS office Monday-Friday: Office Locations