Welcome to The Closet, a program designed to provide resources for foster families and children in need. At The Foster Network, we understand the unique challenges that foster families face and are dedicated to helping them when they need it most. The Closet is where foster families can access essential items while navigating the rewarding but often challenging foster care journey. 

VISITING THE CLOSET

The Closet is available to meet the clothing needs of children currently placed with a family through a licensing agency. This includes children in the foster care system, those placed in kinship care, those placed in safety plan placement, those placed in guardianship, and those who are adopted.

Families can utilize The Closet anytime during a season or size change. Children can receive new pajamas, socks, and underwear every six months. Items shown in photos are examples of what we have available at The Closet.

Visits to The Closet are made by appointment during our business hours.

NEW PLACEMENTS

The Closet provides children a safe and private environment when they first enter foster care. Families can come and receive all the necessities to make it through the first week of placement.

Upon their first visit to The Closet, children will receive:

  • 7-10 days worth of clothing

  • A Welcome Bag containing the following items:

    • New Package of socks

    • New Package of underwear

    • New Pajamas

    • New Pair of Shoes

    • Hygiene Kit

    • New Blanket

    • Book

SEASONAL ITEMS

The Closet has seasonal items available throughout the year. These items include:

  • Winter gear

  • Halloween costumes

  • School supplies

To receive seasonal items, please make an appointment.

BABY EQUIPMENT

We have a wide variety of baby equipment available to assist families who are taking in infants. We have everything from baby bathtubs to strollers.

If you are in need baby equipment please schedule an appointment

SUPPORT THE CLOSET

The Closet is supported by community donations and is managed by staff and a team of volunteers. We serve more than 150 children per month.

You can support foster children by donating items from our list of accepted items or making a financial contribution.