Citizens Caring for Children

Resource center and back2school Citizens Caring for Children operates a resource center to provide new clothing (including shoes, socks, underwear, pajamas, tops, pants and a winter coat), books and personal hygiene kits to foster Children four times per year (3,100 appointments). Most of us take for granted new clothes, plenty of socks and underwear, and shoes to wear, but many foster Children struggle to get and keep these basic necessities. The resource center is designed to be similar to a retail shopping experience, with clothing on racks and shelves, where Children can use decision-making skills and build the confidence that comes with taking pride in one's appearence. Back2school serves 600 Children, providing a new outfit and a backpack filled with school supplies.

Joy4kids joy4kids fills the christmas wish lists of 1,000 Oklahoma foster Children. The holidays can be especially difficult for Children who are separated from their families. Younger Children wonder how santa will be able to find them. This program provides gifts from a list made by the foster child, so they can receive a gift they really want. Joy4kids makes the holidays brighter for Children who are in a difficult situation through no fault of their own.