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Children and teens belong with their own families whenever possible. KVC works to safely reunify hundreds of families each year by providing parenting skills training, therapy and other support.
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On any given day, KVC Kansas provides out-of-home care for thousands of children and teens. Relatives, non-related kin like teachers and neighbors, and foster parents are all critical to providing temporary care for these children and teens. See how you can make a difference as a foster parent.
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About KVC Kansas
KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves nearly 13,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals provides family strengthening and foster care prevention services, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, adoption, aftercare, outpatient therapy and more.
We envision a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community.
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Help Provide Essential Hygiene Items for Youth in Foster Care
Many youth enter foster care with few personal belongings—including basic hygiene essentials like toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant and period products. You can make a difference by donating these much-needed items to help them feel clean, comfortable and confident.
It’s easy to give! Shop our Amazon wishlists to have supplies shipped directly to our offices, or drop off donations at our Olathe or Topeka locations. Every item donated helps a child or teen in need.
Provide supplies for youth within the KC Metro area
Provide supplies for youth with the Topeka area
The children, teens and families we serve often rely on our community’s generosity to fulfill their ongoing needs. To make donating easier, we’ve created a list of highly requested items that make a big impact year-round.
Your belief in our mission and support of youth and families in need is truly appreciated. Thank you for being an important part of our community and for making a positive difference!
Items needed:
Clothing & shoes (gently used or new)
- Shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts, pajamas, etc.
- New one-piece swimsuits and swim trunks
- Hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers (adults and plus sizes — greatest need)
- Gloves, hats, scarves, and new coats
- Tennis shoes, slippers, dress shoes, sandals, flip flops, etc.
- Details
- All sizes needed including trendy plus sizes
- No stains, rips, or unwashed items
- No shirts with references to family or alcohol, company logos, schools or events like 5K, Fun Run, etc.
- Please pre-sort clothing into separate bags for boys/mens summer, boys/mens winter, girls/womens summer, girls/womens winter
Undergarments (new items only)
- Socks (no tube socks)
- Underwear
- Sports bras
Hygiene products (new items only)
- Full size & travel size shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, hair brushes/combs, etc.
- Textured hair care products – find product recommendations here
- Baby wipes & diapers
Bed & bath (gently used or new)
- Towels
- No stains, rips, or unwashed items
- Sheet sets
- If gently used, please put sheet set inside pillowcase and label with sheet size
- No stains, rips, or unwashed items
- Crib sheets
- New pillows
Toys, games & puzzles (with all the pieces)
- Toys
- Learning games
- Flash cards
- Sensory items (fidget toys, spinners, drawing books, adult coloring books, stress balls)
Miscellaneous
- Pack and Plays
- Baby equipment
- Arts & craft supplies
- Backpacks
- School supplies
- Gently used large duffel bags and duffels on rollers (no luggage please)
- Bicycles in good mechanical condition (children & adults) – This varies by location. Please call your local office to confirm.
- Gift certificates/cards for gas, oil changes, and household items like laundry detergent, dish soap, and toilet paper for foster families
- Outdoor toys including basketballs, soccer balls, baseballs, volleyballs, kickballs, footballs, frisbees, bubbles, and chalk
Donate at any of these locations
Chanute
801 W Main Street, Chanute, KS 66720
Call Victoria White at (620) 238-6853 to arrange a drop off time.
Hiawatha
120 East Lodge Road, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Accepts donations Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Call Chelsea Cox at (913) 444-2155 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.
Lawrence
2701 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
Accepts donations Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Call Chelsea Cox at (913) 444-2155 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.
Olathe
1150 W 151st St., Suite A, Olathe, KS 66061
Accepts donations on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from 9am–12pm
Call Jesi Kendall at (816) 541-1133 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.
Pittsburg
105 W 7th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Call Victoria White at (620) 238-6853 to arrange a drop off time.
Topeka
419 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Accepts donations Monday – Friday 8am–5pm
Call Chelsea Cox at (913) 444-2155 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.
Wichita
225 N Market Street, Suite 225, Wichita, KS 67202
Call Melissa Medina at (316) 927-9866 to arrange a drop off time.