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:

Donating Gifts to Youth