Give Joy This Christmas!

The Foster Network is so excited to help spread Joy this Christmas! In 2023, we provided gifts to 700 children throughout our community and state. We are looking forward to serving even more children this upcoming holiday season.

Tree Locations & Virtual Tags

Several generous businesses in the Sioux Falls area are hosting trees with wish list tags to be fulfilled. You can grab a wish list tag from one of these listed businesses.

Gifts must be dropped off at one of our designated drop-off locations by Monday, December 2, 2024. Please put gifts in gift bags or reusable bags and do not wrap them. To identify each item, please put the physical tag or printed virtual tag in the gift bag when you drop them off. See our FAQ below for more information.

Tree & Drop-Off Locations:
See the graphic for physical tree locations and drop-off locations designated with the star.

Virtual Tags:
If you are unable to stop by one of these tree locations, but still want to fulfill a wish list, you can claim a tag virtually by clicking the button below!

Shipping Gifts:
If you are not located nearby, you can have gifts shipped directly to us. To help us stay organized, please include the tag number and the child's name in the comment section of your order if there is one. Additionally, kindly email the shipping information to info@thefosternet.org, including the tag number and the child's name. Our address is 620 S Cliff Ave, Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

Volunteer

Our Give Joy This Christmas program would not be possible without the support and dedication of our incredible volunteers. Volunteer spots are open starting October 15 and go through December 30.

This is a great time to volunteer individually or as a group! If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact us at info@thefosternet.org or 605-271-1131.

Become a Sponsor

We are seeking sponsors to fulfill the needs of the children and families we serve. There are several sponsorship opportunities available: event sponsors, present sponsors, promotional item sponsors, and gift bag sponsors.

Please get in touch with us at info@thefosternet.org or 605-271-1131 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

Donate

Financial Contributions:
Providing Christmas would not be possible without businesses, groups, organizations, and individuals coming alongside us. Make a financial donation today to help provide gifts to children in foster care.

Gift Cards:
We also request gift cards in denominations of $25 for places that bring joy to children and teenagers. Great places include stores, fun activity spots like Sky Zone, Air Madness, and Skate City, as well as fast-food restaurants and coffee shops.

Gifts for New Placements:
Our mission continues as we provide gifts for new placements right up until Christmas Day, so we welcome any new item donations that we can use to provide gifts to children entering care from now until then.

If you can contribute, please drop items off at The Foster Network, 620 S Cliff Ave, Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, or ship items directly to us. We kindly ask that gifts be placed in gift bags or reusable bags, with the virtual tag included, so we can easily identify them. If you ship items, please include the tag number and the child's name in the comment section of your order if there is one. Additionally, kindly email the shipping information to info@thefosternet.org, including the tag number and the child's name.

Gift Sign-Up

Christmas can be a stressful time for children in foster care. Our goal is to help remove some of the stress and worries associated with Christmas, allowing you to focus on helping the children in your home through the holiday season.

Who can sign up?

  • Any family with a child placed with them by a licensing agency who needs support this Christmas.

  • Any child affected by foster care. This includes, but is not limited to, kinship, foster, adoptive, guardianship, and harbor families.

  • All children living in the home under the age of 18 can submit a wish list.

  • If you are a social worker submitting a request on behalf of a family, please complete the Worker Sign-Up form unless the family will be picking up the gifts themselves. Then, fill out the Family Sign-Up form for us to receive the needed information.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024.
Only new placements will be accepted after the October 21st submission deadline. If you have a new placement after the registration deadline, please email us at tfn@thefosternet.org.

Gift Pick-up
The gifts will be ready for pick up by Monday, December 16, 2024. Once your family’s gifts have arrived, you will receive a text message or email with information about picking them up. Visit our Contact page to view our extended hours for gift pick-up.