Birthday Club
Imagine being six years old and having a birthday that is just like any other day: no cards, no cake, no candles, no balloons, no presents, no special treat, no outing just for you. This too often is how a foster child experiences his or her birthday. On the average, a foster child experiences three to four moves during the course of his or her stay in the foster care system. With such constant upheaval, it isn’t surprising that a child’s birthday often gets lost in the shuffle.
You can help make a difference. Join the Birthday Club and provide a birthday gift and card to one of these children, ages 1 to 19. Many of the children and youth in the Birthday Club are expected to be in foster care for several years, so if you continue in the Club, you can celebrate his or her birthday each year.
If you’d like, you can also send small gifts and remembrances at any of the holidays and special times of the year---or not. It’s up to you.
JOIN THE CLUB! Contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org
CELEBRATE A YOUTH BIRTHDAY CLUB
Turning eighteen is an exciting but challenging time for most young
people. For foster youth, separated from their families and often
without a support system, the transition from the care of the state to
self-reliance can be especially daunting. But we can help show these
young people that they are special; that somebody out there cares about
them and wants to celebrate this most important milestone. Join the
Celebrate a Youth Birthday Club. By remembering their birthday with a
card and gift, you can make a difference!
When you join the Club, you will receive the names of three young
adults. During the year you will give a gift and card to each of them. A
list of gift ideas will be provided.
JOIN THE CLUB! Contact: inbox@fostercareproject.org