5 Ways to Help Kids in Foster Care During Christmas
Ready to know our top 5 ways to help kids in foster care during Christmas? Of course you do! You care about your community and are excited to find ways to make a difference! You understand how important the holidays can be for children—especially those who are missing their families. Christmas for foster children can be a difficult time, but you can help make their holidays a bit brighter.
1. Start Small and Make a Donation
If you want to help but don’t know where to get started, you can always start small. It’s easy to make a donation to a charity that supports kids in foster care. While this is an indirect form of helping, there are hundreds of nonprofits that help kids in care and this is a way to make a monetary difference with very little energy on your behalf.
2. Donate Tangible Gifts
So you wanna help, and you love shopping? Great! Volunteer to be a personal shopper in a Shopping Spree! This is a great way to help a child pick out clothes they love and can feel confident in.
Or contact an agency or foster care nonprofit near you and ask what they need! Each agency is different and works with varying types of ages and children. This is a great way to fill a tangible need that is greatly needed. Plus, it gives you the chance to connect with other advocates in the foster care community. We see that as a win-win!
3. Partake in a Service Project
This turns up the commitment a little, and requires some hands-on work! There are all types of services projects out there but considered partaking in one that brings joy or solves a problem for kids in foster care. What is great about service projects is that you can do them alone or get your friends and family involved.
Consider doing a service activity that can also count as team building for your work. Many workplaces match donations and it is a very powerful way to get your coworkers involved in helping the community. Foster Love offers service activities that also help improve team building skills. You can decorate a Sweet Case or build a bike, and 100% of the items benefit children in agencies across the country.
4. Become a Mentor
Becoming a mentor through organizations like CASA offers a meaningful and impactful way to support children in foster care. While this role does require a commitment of both time and resources, the reward of providing stability and guidance to a young person in need is immeasurable.
We understand that mentoring may not be the right fit for everyone, but if you’ve ever considered offering direct support to those who need it most, this could be an incredible opportunity to make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
5. Get Licensed Already!
Fostering is not for the faint of heart, but we’re speaking directly to you—the one who’s been thinking about it for a while. Maybe you’ve spent hours reading foster care stories or scrolling through the hashtag #foreverfamily, wondering if it’s the right path for you. We understand that becoming a foster parent is a big decision and not one to be taken lightly. But if you’re ready to take the next step, we encourage you to explore the licensing process and consider opening both your heart and your home to a child in need. The impact you can make is immeasurable.
In Conclusion
We hope you’re ready to help make Christmas for foster children even better! For more ways to get involved in your community during the holiday season, check out 6 Ways to Give Back During the Holidays!
