Holiday Care Kits

white graphic with teal text and teal Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks logo. Text reads Holiday Care Kits! illustration of holiday donation process

 

The winter holidays can sometimes be a difficult time for the care community. But we're thinking of you and want to remind you that you're supported and cared for this holiday season. You can sign up to receive a Holiday Care Kit! Holiday Care Kits include items for personal care, fun, entertainment, warmth, treats, self-care and more. Our hope is that this little package of goodies reminds you that your Fed Family is thinking of you and sending you love.  

With the help of our Fed Family, we sent out over 500 kits last year!  

Check out our Holiday Care Kits Report for 2021 to see the growth and impact of this amazing program!

Request a Holiday Care Kit!  

Learn more about requesting your Holiday Care Kit here.

Donate to Holiday Care Kits! 

How do you spread holiday cheer to youth in and from care all over BC? By mail! Along with our large Fed Family made up of organizations, adult allies, and other youth, we’re building Holiday Care Kits to send to youth in and from government care across the province!   Show some love to the youth in care community this holiday season and donate to Holiday Care Kits!  

Donate Time

Volunteer with us to build Holiday Care Kits!

Donate Funds:

Donate funds to the Care Kit Program

Donate Items:

You can send or arrange a time to drop off items (please note there is a weight restriction of 11lbs for each kit)   

Suggested item ideas:   

  • Earbud headphones   

  • Notebooks and journals   

  • Coloring books   

  • Writing supplies   

  • Chapstick   

  • Fidget toys   

  • Hand warmers   

  • Gloves   

  • Socks    

  • Candy   

  • Hot chocolate or tea   

  • Portable charging banks   

  • Small games   

Another way you can help is to help spread the word about this important project so please share in all the ways you can! If you have any questions or would like to make arrangements for your donation, please contact us at info@fbcyicn.ca or call 604-527-7762. We are grateful for anything you might be able to do this year to make the holiday season a little bit more special for youth in and from care.