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StepStone Associate Executive Director Shares Ways to Help Children in Foster Care During the Holiday Season

Key Takeaway: Cindy Davis, Associate Executive Director at StepStone Family & Youth Services, highlights the rise in children entering foster care during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of community support and suggests donating essential items like suitcases, hygiene products, and pajamas, which are often in high demand but overlooked.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Increased awareness of foster care needs during the holidays.
  • Encouragement for community donations to support children.
  • Highlighting specific items that are often overlooked.

Full Press Release Details

Associate Executive Director at StepStone Family & Youth Services , Cindy Davis, says we usually see an increase of kids going into foster care around November and December.
“Of course, they come in year-round, but it does seem to be that there is, tends to be, an increase around the holiday season,” said Davis.
In addition, if you are looking to donate some items, foster agencies say things like suitcases or duffel bags, hygiene products and pajamas are items that are always in high need– but often overlooked.
Read the full article here .

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do more children enter foster care during the holidays?

Cindy Davis notes an increase in children entering foster care around November and December.

What items are needed for foster children?

Essential items include suitcases, hygiene products, and pajamas.

How can I help foster children during the holidays?

Consider donating items that are often overlooked but in high demand.

Last updated: Dec 7, 2023