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In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, help kids in our community celebrate their birthdays! Most kids look forward to their birthday all year. However, for the more than 2,000 children in foster care in Milwaukee County, birthdays are often forgotten. In times of upheaval, your family can spread joy to other kids on their birthdays by donating kits filled with everything they need to celebrate their special day.

All birthday kits will be distributed by Kids Matter, an organization that supports kinship and foster children.

Activities

Go shopping with your kids! Pick a theme and pack a birthday bag with the necessary party supplies: cake mix, frosting, party decor, a party hat, a funny birthday card, and a small gift. We’ll send you a complete list of supplies and suggestions following registration.

Impact

Kids will learn how to help support other kids going through a difficult time. They will gain an understanding of how a small act of giving can have a big impact.

When & Where

Drop off completed birthday kits anytime between May 7-21 at a KIC leader’s homes in Bayside, Lannon, Waukesha, and Whitefish Bay.

Registration Information

Participant Cap: 50 kits

Age: All ages

Cost: $20-25 per birthday bag

Questions: If you have any questions, contact maria@kicmke.org.

Cancellations: Please email maria@kicmke.org if you are no longer able to participate.

Our Partner

Kids Matter Inc.: Kids Matter is an organization that supports kinship and foster children. Nearly 100 children in Milwaukee County are removed from their homes each month because they are deemed unsafe, according to Children’s Wisconsin. Kids Matter Inc. believes that every child needs someone in their corner. Through staff and volunteers, Kids Matter makes sure that children and their foster families get the support they need. Learn more about Kids Matter Inc. on their website.