The truth is that not every person is cut out to be a foster parent. We all have should have some responsibility for the foster children. Some of us can make an ongoing commitment that will involve our time like tutoring, big brother or sister, child advocate, etc. While with others time can be a factor, and they just do not have extra time. You do not have to make a major financial commitment either to help foster children in care.

Even something as easy as purchasing a duffle bag, suitcase or a pair of pajamas can be a great way to help the children in foster care. Theses are not things that will break your pocketbook either. Below, you will find some ways, and other ideas to get involved with the children living in foster care.

The Pajama Program provides warm cozy pajamas and books for children that have suffered and dealt with pain in their short lives. You can get involved several different ways you can donate monies or gift cards, you can purchase pajamas and a book and send it in, or you can have a pajama drive to allow other people to get involved.

They are also starting a Pajama Program in Africa for those whose heart is there. You can learn more about this program on the link provide above.



Most foster children come into care with their things in a plastic trash bags and some will continue moving through different foster homes this way. Foster children deserve to pack their belongs in a suitcase or duffel. A few of us probably even have extra suitcases or duffle bags that we do not use so this can be a perfect way to find a use for them.


You can always chose to become involved in your area by donating items directly to your Child Welfare office. Setting up a local drive would be a great way to make a big difference to foster children in care.

More reading:

The Ripples of Responsibility

Helping College Bound Foster Children