Being removed from one’s home can be unsettling and frightening. Often a child is removed from an unsafe situation and is taken with literally nothing but the clothes on his/her back. Placement packs contain essential personal items and a few “goodies” to comfort a child through the trauma of entering a strange, new environment.

Children look forward to new supplies to begin the school year. The purchase of such items can stretch the budget of a single parent or foster family who may have difficulty just buying food.

New small gifts of universal appeal help social workers reach out to the children by acknowledging their special days.