Request Help for a Child in Need
Kids First is dedicated to fulfilling the unmet needs of children who are in foster care by building Partnerships that link children with educational, recreational and vocational opportunities. Requests for meeting these needs will be considered for every child who has an open case within Department of Children, Youth & Families (CPS/DCYF) and who is in Shelter Care or Dependency status.
Kids First makes every effort to meet each child’s unmet needs through collaboration (with parents & extended families, social workers, schools, merchants, individuals, public and private organizations) to pool community resources.
Requests are received through children’s social workers, caregivers and VGAL’s (CASA) by completing the form below and submitting to Kids First via email or regular mail (address at bottom of form). Upon receipt Kids First will immediately start the process of verification, approval and obtaining resources to support the request. All information is confidential.
Current programs available for request:
- Activity Boxes – learning fun, activities to engage the child
- Adventures in Reading – books tailored to the child’s interest
- Back to School – gift card to purchase a new outfit for the start of school
- Bright Beginnings – items that stimulate young minds and provide care for children birth to 2
- Celebrating You – a birthday present to celebrate the youth
- Christmas Stockings & gift
- Comfort Pack – if not received at time of placement
- Wheels for Kids – a new bicycle ordered to fit
To benefit from any of these programs: Download Request Form here, call or email to get started.
For all other requests not fulfilled by the programs listed above:
(for example: summer camps, lessons, sports fees etc.) please complete the following form and submit to the PO Box or email below: Download Request Form here and mail to:
Kids First, PO Box 581, Clinton, WA 98236 OR submit by email at: kids1st.islandcounty@gmail.com
Contact Kids First Team at 1.888.969.4877
Reimbursement cannot be made without Kids First approval prior to expenditures.