Foster The Need – Our mission is to support the foster and kinship youth and families in Howard County.

They come in for clothes.

They leave with wings.

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We provide supplies, support, and relief

For foster and kinship youth and families!

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We believe that those who come through our doors

Have been through enough.

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Dreams come in all sizes and styles.

The Bravely Me Boutique is an appointment-based shopping experience for foster and kinship youth. The items we provide are brand new and cover the spectrum of need from shirts, shoes and pants to athletic equipment and items for school.

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The Need

Foster the Need and our Bravely Me Boutique needs supplies and items for our unique boutique providing a personalized foster/kinship youth shopping experience.

Clothing

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NEW clothing (shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, sweatshirts, etc.)
NEW pajamas
NEW shoes
NEW undergarments
NEW socks

Hygiene Items

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Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Lotion
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene items
Women’s razor
Men’s razor
Shaving cream
Duffle bags

Haircare Items

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Hair ties
Head bands and bows
Hair spray
Combs/brush
Hair dryer
Straightener
Curling iron
Bath towels
Jewelry
Makeup
Face wipes

Entertainment

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Games
Activity books
Picture books
Children’s novels
Children’s Bible
Teen Bible
Journals
Pens
Notebooks
Blankets
Small stuffed animals
Small toys

Seasonal Items

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NEW swimwear
Swim diapers
Summer hats
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Winter gloves, hats
Winter coat
Snow suits

School Supplies

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Ticonderoga pencils
Crayola markers
Crayola crayons
Lunch boxes
Backpacks
Reusable water bottle
Tissue boxes
Clorox wipes

Baby Items

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Diapers and wipes
Training pants
Pacifiers
Baby bottles
Sippee cups
Formula
Bibs
Diaper bags

Miscellaneous

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Individual snacks
Travel hand sanitizer
Lip balm
Sensory toys
Gift cards for clothing
Gallon bags
Gift cards for gasoline

You can help our closet grow by donating NEW items at to our current space at Maple Grove Community Church: 3113 W. Boulevard St. Kokomo, IN 46902

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