In Colorado we are lucky to have several non-profits that provide duffel bags, backpacks and/or new luggage for children in care.  Necessary security measures at the county building where our offices are prevent us from being able to accept used luggage, suitcases or other bags.  Used items can be dropped off at your local ARC store. We partner with ARC and are able to send our families there directly. Please only donate suitcases that are gently used and clean.

Your generous support makes a significant impact on foster families. Here are ways you can contribute:

Items We Gladly Accept:

• Freshly cleaned baby gear: cribs, toddler beds, high chairs, strollers, car seats (unexpired).​
• Unopened hygiene products: diapers, wipes, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap.​
• Gently-used and laundered bedding: blankets, sheets, comforters, sorted and clearly labled.​
• Shoes: gently-used, clean, all sizes.​
• Suitcases: gently-used, clean, fully functional.​

Items We Cannot Accept (with suggestions on where to donate instead):

• Large beds and furniture: Consider donating to organizations that provide furniture assistance:​
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore​
  • Denver Rescue Mission​
  • American Samaritan​
  • ARC Thrift Stores​
  • Salvation Army Thrift Stores​
  • Houses for Warriors​
  • Jewish Family Service​
  • ReSupply​

• Appliances: Goodwill or local appliance recycling programs usually welcome working appliances.​

• Clothing: Please consider donating clothing to ARC Thrift Stores or one of our trusted non-profit partners:​
  • A Precious Child​
  • WeeCycle​
  • Little Willows​
  • Operation Foster Hope​
  • Clothes to Kids of Denver​
  • Haven Clothing​

*We refer families directly to these organizations to meet their clothing needs.

Ready to Donate?

For item drop-offs, please use our online form to schedule your donation. Thank you for supporting our families!​

It is all about the kids.

Child welfare is grossly misunderstood, under-resourced and devalued. Stereotypes of old school foster parents “doing it for the money” are harmful and wrong. 

Families are struggling, and support services are lacking. Children are lingering in out of home care far too long. Child welfare is on the verge of doing more harm than good.

It’s time to support all families, reunify children when possible and support lasting and therapeutic permanency when reunification isn’t possible.

Yes we do. We serve both certified and non-certified kinship providers in Colorado.

Please submit a request in the caregiver portal. A weighted blanket should be about 10% of a person’s body weight. If for a child, the child must be over 4 years old and weigh more than 40lbs. Always check with your child’s caseworker and pediatrician before using weighted items with children.

• We can make a referral for you to shop at A Precious Child in Broomfield.
• We can make a referral for you to Big Hearts Closet in Aurora.
• We can make a referral for you to Haven Clothing Company in Arvada
• We can make a referral for you to Operation Foster Hope in Firestone.
• You can visit our office in the Adams County Human Services building. We sit in one of the smaller boutiques for A Precious Child. Here, you can shop for about a week’s worth of clothing for each child in your care.

To get started with a referral or a visit to our office, submit a relief request in our caregiver portal.

Start by submitting a relief request in our caregiver portal. If you don’t see your need listed, click “other” and include as many details as possible so we can best meet your needs. We’re here to support you—please don’t hesitate to reach out.