Across the United States
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and generosity. For children and teens in foster and kinship care, however, it can also be a season of unmet needs and longing. This Christmas, through a powerful collaboration powered by technology, we’re changing that story.
As an implementation partner for CarePortal, a dynamic technology platform, we are uniting caseworkers, churches, and businesses to fulfill the specific needs and wishes of these vulnerable children in real-time. This initiative ensures every child is cared for, not just with a gift but with love and connection.
How It Works
1. Vetting the Needs: Caseworkers identify specific needs and wishes of children in foster and kinship care. These requests—whether for a winter coat, a beloved toy, or even essentials like bedding—are entered into the CarePortal system.
2. Engaging Churches and Businesses: The vetted requests are sent to local churches, whose congregations often include business partners. Together, they step in to purchase the gifts.
3. Personal Delivery: The church wraps the gifts and delivers them directly to the children’s homes, ensuring the experience is personal, meaningful, and filled with warmth.
This seamless system eliminates the problem of leftover, uncollected gifts sitting in a storage room. Instead, every gift meets a specific, immediate need, ensuring no child is forgotten.
Transforming Communities
This process is about more than presents; it’s about presence. Through these deliveries, local churches build lasting relationships with the families they serve. This connection extends beyond a one-time gift, fostering ongoing support and hope.
Additionally, businesses that partner with churches in this endeavor experience the joy of giving back to their community. Together, these partnerships create a ripple effect of generosity, strengthening the entire community.
Gratitude to Our Partners
None of this would be possible without our incredible partners. Your financial contributions and ongoing support allow us to leverage this technology, not just during December but throughout the year. Together, we’re proving that technology, compassion, and collaboration can change lives.
As we celebrate this Christmas season, let us remember: every child deserves to feel seen, loved, and valued. Through CarePortal, we are making that vision a reality—one gift, one child, one relationship at a time.
Thank you for making this possible and for being part of something truly transformative.
If you’d like to join this mission or learn more about CarePortal and how it works in your area, please reach out. Together, we can bring hope and joy to even more children in need.
