Holiday Giving Guide 2026
Every holiday season, thoughtful community members reach out wanting to come alongside children and families experiencing foster care. We are continually moved by the generosity of our village and the way you help carry the load.
Because we serve families all year long, we’ve seen where the deepest gaps are — and we’ve shaped this Holiday Giving Guide to meet those needs.
Several years ago, we launched Christmas Beyond the Toys to make sure that in the midst of the holiday bustle, kids and caregivers receive the kind of steady, meaningful support that lasts far beyond December. From practical essentials to encouragement for weary caregivers, this guide reflects what families tell us makes the biggest difference.
Thank you for being part of the village that helps children feel safe and caregivers feel supported this Christmas season.
Christmas Beyond the Toys
Help us meet critical needs this holiday season through our annual Christmas Beyond the Toys campaign. Equip families with weighted blankets and therapeutic swings that provide comfort and care to children with sensory processing challenges. Ensure families have bunk beds and cribs to help keep siblings together. Help families build connection through our caregiver support gatherings. Your contributions to Christmas Beyond the Toys will sustain families far beyond this holiday season.
Amazon Wish List
If you love the holiday shopping season, take a peek at our Amazon Wish List. Join our community in stocking our resource centers with everything needed to support families as children enter foster care or return to their biological families. This season, you can shop from the comfort of home and make a difference by equipping families with what they need for a brighter holiday.
Donation Drives
Gather your group and support vulnerable kids and families this Christmas by organizing a donation drive for our most needed items. It’s a fun and meaningful way for your faith community, business, or neighborhood to get involved as we work together to support children and families this holiday season.
Family Meal Kits
With kids home more during the holidays, Family Meal Kits help caregivers keep routines steady and mealtimes meaningful. Your support brings comfort, nourishment, and togetherness to families when it matters most.