I'm a Pollyanna, I know... but I just can't wrap my head around what a child taken into foster care must feel. Often times it's abrupt, not a planned thing, there's no time to prepare. Just throwing items in a garbage bag usually is all there is time for.
Then the jostling from one landing place to another. And what if they forgot those essentials? I don't know about you, but I don't like to go to bed without brushing my teeth...
So I had an idea to prepare little kits that can be handed out to kids when they are first removed from their home. Kits that have essential items, brand new, just for them. That's what this fundraiser is for. I have a few places that I can hand these kits off to and they will be given out right away. Before some sort of placement is made into a home that has the other things they will need.
It's called dignity. Even children thrive when it is offered. Their most basic needs are all I can provide, but at least that is something I can do from the sidelines.
I'm asking for donations to help me reach a goal to provide 50 bags. I've started to purchase the items and look forward to getting these ready and donated. Will you join me?
I am purchasing these items at my cost and am not making any profit off of this effort.
#avoncares #fostercare
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