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: Angie Taylor, Director of Resource Development, ataylor@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
- COVID-19 Rapid Tests
Infant Supplies
Most youth entering foster care come with no personal belongings. Year-round we graciously accept:
- 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
- sleeping bags, blankets
Hair Care Kits
As we serve mostly individuals of color, help us provide equitable support for kids with curly/kinky hair.
Hygiene Kits
- body wash/soap
- shampoo and conditioner
- 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:
- Chromebooks, hotspots
- Monetary donation
Holiday Gift Drive (October-December)
Each year we provide a gift for every child and teen in AFS care across 19 Bay Area and Sacramento counties. You can help a child or teen feel special during the holiday season while they're in foster care by donating:
- NEW unwrapped toys and gifts (ages 0-13)
- $30+ gift cards for teens