{"id":13514,"date":"2022-10-27T19:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T23:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/?p=13514"},"modified":"2025-02-25T12:05:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:05:04","slug":"kris-corner-foster-closets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fireflyin.org\/cnh\/resources\/news-library\/kris-corner-foster-closets\/","title":{"rendered":"Kris’ Corner – Foster Closets"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all need support in this journey of foster care\u2026and to help us along with some of the tangible needs, there are these amazing places called \u201cfoster closets\u201d.<\/p>\n

Now you may not be into the process enough to know that these exist, but they can be a real life-saver for a foster and kinship parents.<\/p>\n

Granted, foster parents DO get the $200 voucher at the beginning of a placement (if the child is new into care) and the $300 discretionary money for the year. And some money at Christmas. And we are all super-thankful for that, because it can cost some serious coin to care for a child, regardless of whether or not they are a child in care.<\/p>\n

And yes, of course, foster parents receive the per diem, but even still\u2026this is not always enough to cover the cost (especially with gas prices beings what they are these days!). And if you are a kinship placement, you don\u2019t receive ANY of those financial helps\u2026so foster closets could especially be extremely beneficial to you.<\/p>\n

It is definitely not like we are left hanging out to dry\u2026but sometimes the needs vastly exceed the reimbursement and that\u2019s where foster closets step in and fill in the gap for foster and kinship families.<\/p>\n

So all that said, I thought I\u2019d compile a list of the foster closets in and around the Indianapolis area, to help you on this journey. I have done my best and tapped all my resources to ensure I have them all, but I realize this *may* not be a complete list\u2026please reach out to me if I have missed one and we will do our best to rectify that!<\/p>\n

Now\u2026each closet has its own niche in terms of what they give but they also have different stipulations about how often you can visit the closet, requirements to receive a donation, etc.<\/p>\n

I have done my best to give you complete, accurate and up-to-date contact information. Some of them had little (or no) information about whom, how and when they serve, so I have provided the info for you to contact as you have need. Also please note that if I could not track down a website for a closet, I have done my best to give you a current Facebook page, email address or phone number.<\/p>\n

Resources of Hope:<\/u><\/strong> Dedicated to providing resources to meet the physical and emotional needs of foster youth living in Central Indiana.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.resourcesofhope.org\/<\/p>\n

Sweet Child Outfitters:<\/u><\/strong> by appointment only (651-295-5192). (Noblesville)<\/p>\n

Foster1 Ministry Baptist:<\/u><\/strong> http:\/\/indplsbaptisttabernacle.com\/foster1<\/a><\/p>\n

Lambswear<\/u>:<\/em><\/strong> Lambswear serves the community by providing free children\u2019s clothing size Preemie – Y14\/16 to all families with no requirements or qualifications.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.lambswear.org\/<\/u><\/p>\n

Bags of Hope Indiana:<\/u><\/strong> Bags of Hope Indiana\u2019s mission is to give hope to children in foster care in Central Indiana through personal belongings and\u00a0personalized duffel bags. bagsofhope.in@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Blended Jewels Foster Closet:<\/u><\/strong> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bjfcloset<\/a>. (Marion, Hendricks and surrounding counties)<\/p>\n

Hope & Olive:<\/u><\/strong> At Hope & Olive Ministries helps\u00a0provide clothes to new placements within their church families. https:\/\/www.hopeandolive.net\/hope-olive-closet<\/a><\/p>\n

Indiana Diaper Source:<\/u> <\/strong>Indiana Diaper Source\u00a0is committed to improving the physical, mental and economic well-being of families with diaper age children by providing diapers and diapering essentials to those in need.\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/www.indianadiapersource.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

ITOWN<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/my.itownchurch.com\/foster-care-request<\/a> (Hamilton, Madison and Marion Counties)<\/p>\n

Journey Bags of Hancock County:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 They provide clothing and toiletries to children experiencing foster care and families in financial crisis.\u00a0 jbagsofhc@gmail.com<\/a> (Hancock County and surrounding counties)<\/p>\n

Packing Hope:<\/u><\/strong> The mission of Packing Hope is to provide resources, support and hope to foster, kinship and adoptive families.\u00a0 https:\/\/packing-hope.org\/<\/a> (Boone County)<\/p>\n

Traders Point Christian Church:<\/u><\/strong> This resource center helps provide items including diapers, wipes, carseats, beds, and baby gear, to help foster families.\u00a0https:\/\/tpcc.org\/foster-care<\/a><\/p>\n

Turn Away No Longer:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 Turn Away No Longer’s mission is to positively impact the lives of children in the foster care system, primarily by fulfilling their needs as well as creating opportunities for individual growth and development. They partner with individuals, churches, companies and community partners to give much needed resources to foster youth through their Care4Kidz program and Katie’s Closet (their foster closet for Indiana children).\u00a0 https:\/\/www.turnawaynolonger.org\/<\/u><\/p>\n

As I mentioned above, this may not be a complete list (especially because things are ever-changing\u2026it may have been 100% accurate at time of publishing, but over time may require updates, additions and\/or deletions.) So thank you for the grace in understanding that\u2026and best wishes in finding additional tangible supports as you proceed along your foster journey.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Kris<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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