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StepStone Collects Blankets for Its Annual ‘Wrapped In Love’ Blanket Drive Benefiting Foster Youth

Key Takeaway: StepStone Family & Youth Services is launching its annual 'Wrapped in Love' blanket drive to collect donations for foster youth. The drive will run from February 2 to February 13, 2026, across several states. This initiative aims to provide warmth and comfort to children in foster care, emphasizing community support and involvement.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • StepStone is actively supporting foster youth during winter.
  • Community involvement through blanket donations fosters care and support.
  • The initiative has been ongoing since 2020, showing commitment.
  • StepStone provides various services to support children and families.

Full Press Release Details

As temperatures drop, StepStone Family & Youth Services is once again working to ensure children in foster care experience warmth, comfort, and belonging through its annual Wrapped in Love blanket drive.StepStone will be accepting donations of new and gently used blankets from February 2 through February 13, 2026, at locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia, Arizona, Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Each year, Wrapped in Love brings together community members, partners, and volunteers to donate blankets, giving foster youth a tangible reminder that they are cared for and supported.
Since 2020, Wrapped in Love has been central to StepStone’s commitment to meeting the emotional and practical needs of children and families, especially during vulnerable times.
StepStone Family & Youth Services connects children in need with foster families who can provide comforting, nurturing homes. The organization offers foster care services, counseling, respite care, and training for foster parents. StepStone is always looking for new foster families to support children who need safe, caring living environments.
For donation drop-off locations, please visit https://www.stepstoneyouth.com/wrapped-in-love-blanket-drive/ .
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The Paducah Sun
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Yahoo! News
WBOY 12 (West Virginia)
Doc & TheBlock (Georgia)
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WNKY (Bowling Green, KY)
WISH-TV (Indianapolis, IN)
Tifton Gazette (Georgia)
WVNS 59 (Princeton, WV)
WOWK 13 (Dunbar, WV)
WVVA (Princeton, WV)
WOAY 4 (Beckley, WV)
WVNews (Bridgeport, West Virginia)
WALB News 10 (Georgia)
WSYX FOX28 (Columbus, Ohio)
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Indiana)
NRVNews (New River Valley, Virginia)
WFXR (Virginia)
WCTI 12 (North Carolina)
WNCT (Pitt County, North Carolina)
WALB News 10 (Georgia)
WPSD Local 6 (Paducah, Kentucky)
WVVA (Princeton, West Virginia)
STAR 88.3 (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
WOAY-TV (West Virginia)
WCPO (Cincinnati, Ohio)
WTRF (West Virginia)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wrapped in Love blanket drive?

It is an annual initiative by StepStone to collect blankets for foster youth.

When does the blanket drive take place?

The drive runs from February 2 to February 13, 2026.

Where can I donate blankets?

Donations can be made at various locations across multiple states.

What types of blankets are accepted?

New and gently used blankets are accepted for donation.

How does StepStone support foster families?

StepStone offers foster care services, counseling, and training for foster parents.

Last updated: Feb 2, 2026