Grant Supplements Purchase of Socks and Undergarments for Teens in Foster Care

Various packages of socks purchased for teens in foster care

Many children who come into the foster care system are in need of essential items such as clothing or hygiene products.

One organization that helps to address those needs is the Foster Closet of Isabella County.

Available to anyone that is living in foster care in Isabella County, the organization provides those necessities to children and teens that are placed into foster care.

In need of undergarments and socks for teens, a grant from the Kellogg Youth Fund helped to supplement the cost of purchasing those items for the foster closet. In total, the 99 pairs of socks and 17 packages of underwear and boxers that was purchased will go to help at least 20 teens. The grant also helped with the purchase of unisex Nike socks for sports or just regular wear.

By supplying these basic need items, foster families are then able to use those savings to help the children adapt to their new environment in other ways.