Donate, Volunteer, Support

If becoming a foster parent is not right for you, or your not quite ready, there are other ways to help local foster children and foster families:

Do you know someone who would be a good foster parent? Suggest that they contact: (707) 565-4274 or info@sonomafostercare.org.
Invite a speaker to talk to your service group, congregation or business about becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Contact Family, Youth and Children's Community Outreach: (707) 565-4329.
Volunteer at Valley of the Moon Children’s Center, an emergency shelter for children who have been removed from home due to allegations of abuse, neglect or abandonment: (707) 565-6350.
Donate gift cards or gently used luggage to children in foster care: (707) 565-6350.
Display foster parent information materials at your business or offer discounts, or free goods or services to foster parents: (707) 565-4274.
Donate to support the non-profit Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation to benefit Sonoma County children in foster care through educational scholarships, dental care services, transitional youth services, etc.: (707) 565-8380.
Donate to the Redwood Empire Foster Parent Association to support the Blue Bag Program or the Scholarship Fund helping foster youth with educational and recreational needs (e.g., sports uniforms, prom expenses, summer camps, music lessons, etc.).
Be a mentor and advocate for a foster child by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): (707) 537-6375.
Volunteer with older foster youth through Social Advocates for Youth (SAY): (707) 800-3967.
Donate travel-sized personal hygiene products to homeless former foster youth or professional clothing for foster youth to wear for job interviews through V.O.I.C.E.S. at (707) 565-4327 .

Help Fill a Child's Blue Bag

Blue duffle bag When home is unsafe and a child must be moved to a safe place to live, they often can't take much with them. To make what can be a tough transition away from home a little easier, each child gets a blue duffel bag full of items that offer both comfort and practical support. Inside are basics for the first days in their new home, including clothing, pajamas, diapers/underwear, a book, a toy, a stuffed animal, toiletries and a special quilt handmade by generous volunteers. The bag and its contents are the child's to keep.