Welcome to The Closet, a branch of The Foster Network providing essential resources to children who've been separated from their homes and to the families who care for them. The Closet is open to any child in this situation— including those in prevention services, foster care, kinship relationships, adoptive families, or moving toward permanent placement.
We understand the unique challenges these families face, and The Closet is here to help. We provide clothing, hygiene items, and other essentials so every child has what they need to feel safe, confident, and cared for.
Average monthly visits to The Closet:
Children served
in 2025:
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. 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
SEASONAL ITEMS
The Closet strives to have seasonal items available. Examples of these items include:
Winter gear - coats, snow pants, hats, and gloves
Swim gear - swimsuits, swim footwear, life jackets, and swim goggles
Outerwear - sweatshirts/hoodies, jackets, hats, and play shoes
To receive seasonal items, please schedule an appointment by clicking here.
SUPPORT THE CLOSET
The Closet is supported by community donations and is managed by staff and a team of volunteers. We serve an average of 245 children per month.
You can support foster children by donating items from our list of accepted items or making a financial contribution.