May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the role each of us plays in the lives of children and youth in foster care. Elfster is proud to partner with First Place For Youth to offer a Charitable Gift Exchange for kids in the foster care system throughout California.
First Place serves foster kids who have the greatest needs in the community, helping them find their way as adults and build a foundation for a bright future. We are looking for generous people willing to send a gift to a young adult facing the challenges of growing up without a family who can be there for them. Elfster will make it easy for you to view the wish lists and send gifts directly to the First Place For Youth office for distribution.
First Place believes that all foster kids in the United States can achieve self-sufficiency and make a successful transition to adulthood so that the disparities between them and their non-foster care peers are eliminated. First Place is a national leader in building the evidence to support this drive and in increasing awareness, changing perceptions and building a movement to make it happen. For more information about First Place For Youth, check out their website, or you can watch these inspiring stories:
A Foundation for Life After Foster Care
First Place for Youth
If you choose to help support the cause, you will be matched with a foster child that has a wish list of items to choose from. We request that each person spend a minimum of $25, but the maximum you want to give is up to you. Names will be drawn on May 15th with the expectation that gifts will be sent by May 31.
You can sign up for the exchange individually, or get a group of your friends, family, or coworkers to go in together to give these kids a well-deserved gift.
First Place is an outcome-driven organization. They believe in setting high expectations for the young people they serve, and hold themselves accountable to those same high expectations.
Together we can make a difference for these special kids. If you have any questions, please contact us at help@elfster.com
