Giving to children in foster care
Foster Hope is a registered charity in New Zealand which provides the basics for children going into foster care.
Are you aware that many foster children arrive at their new placements with nothing but the clothes on their backs or with their belongings in a black rubbish sack?
Let’s change this!
We want these children to know that someone out there cares about them. No child should be made to feel like their belongings are “rubbish” and Caregivers should be able to focus on the emotional needs when a child arrives, rather than having to run around doing last minute/late night shopping.
We make up kits to be given to children when they are removed from their homes, with a backpack and a carry all bag containing hygiene products (toothpaste, shampoo etc) and some items that will show them they are loved (books, soft toys etc) but we need your help!
We're excited that you can join us as we undertake this journey to change the lives of many children currently in foster care.
Pyjama Drive for Children in Foster Care or Crisis Accomodation - find out more
We collected over 1000 pairs of pyjamas in our winter PJ appeal which was fantastic and we plan to match that this year.
We are selling new children's books, kid's safety vests and fleece neck socks on Trade Me as a fundraiser so please view our listings here if you would like to support us.
See what we're up to on Facebook as we post the items donated as they come in.
Read our article in The North Shore Times about our Pyjama Drive 18 May 2012
Read our article in THE AUCKLANDER about our Pyjama Drive 16 May 2012
Read our article in THE AUCKLANDER about our Pyjama Drive 26 May 2011
View Newsletter - FEBRUARY 2011
View Newsletter - JUNE 2010
View Newsletter - MARCH 2010
Read our article in The Aucklander, MARCH 2010
Read our article in The Manukau Courier, OCTOBER 2010
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE.... Foster Hope has sent a large box of stripey carry all bags to Christchurch as people try to grab whatever they can salvage from their homes. Thank you to the cash donations we've received to date to allow us to be able to help at this time.
Thank you to the CommsPlus 22 Class at MIT who raised $1243.90 for Foster Hope and the Remuera Intermediate Year 7 class who collected bags and bags of presents for Christmas.
Thank you Christine from Liquorland Southgate for encouraging the customers in her Takanini store to donate $1115 towards our pyjama drive.
There are so many ways that you can help us...
"Once you choose hope, anything’s possible” ~ Christopher Reeve