The Foster Network (formerly The East River Foster Parent Network) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Foster Network’s mission is to empower and support foster parents so they can in turn provide a safe and caring environment giving each child and adolescent the opportunity to thrive.
The Foster Network works to provide the following services for children in foster care:
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Activity reimbursement scholarships
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Camp reimbursement scholarships
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Clothing
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Personal hygiene items
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Beds
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Dressers
While continuing to provide these ongoing services, the association has identified some important and unmet needs. As the number of children in foster care continues to climb, we believe this trend can be reversed. By identifying barriers to success, we believe we can take a preventative approach to ending the generational cycle of abuse and neglect among families in our community.
what are we crafting?
Item Requested | Craft Type | Quantity Requested | Quantity Still Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
Pillowcase | Sew | 75 | 0 |
project must-knows
We will be helping The Foster Network with a pillowcase that they use as the "Bag" for their Welcome Bags. In each welcome bag they put a fresh pair of pjs, a new blanket, underwear, and a hygiene kit. They provide these to each child entering foster care. Please read the important details so you construct items that will be helpful to this charity partner.
1) Burrito Pillow Case- Please use the standard Burrito Pillowcase pattern. All cases are the same size regardless of the age you are creating for.
Fabrics to avoid: no drugs, alcohol, weapons or religion, no holiday prints. Nothing with the words mommy, daddy, family etc. on them.
Toddlers to Teens so use fun fabrics for a variety of ages.
Tots: Pooh, Disney, etc. make them fun and bright and age appropriate.
Teens: Marvel, Comic Book characters, Batman and Superman, Harry Potter. Sports, sports teams are also fun. Bright colors like Tie-Dye, etc.
burrito pillowcase
shipping guidelines
The Foster Network is ready to accept donations whenever you are ready to ship them. Please use the following address for your shipments. (updated 4/24/23) Please be sure to tally your donations and include a Crafting Change Care Slip in your package.
The Foster Network
620 S. Cliff Ave, Suite 200
Sioux Falls, SD 57104