KAUFMAN COUNTY CHILDREN’S SHELTER

Special Needs LIST

DUE TO STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING REDUCTIONS IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM, THERE ARE SEVERAL ITEMS THAT THE SHELTER IS ASKING OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP PROVIDE, TO ALLEVIATE THE PRESSURES ON OUR BUDGET, BUT STILL MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN THAT HAS BECOME OUR STANDARD.

BABY FORMULA:   ENFAMIL LIPIL, ENFAMIL SOY

DIAPERS (SIZE 2 AND 3)

BABY WIPES

DREFT/ IVORY DETERGENT

BABY SHAMPOO/ BABY BATH

PULL UPS (2T, 3T, AND FOR OLDER YOUTH)

TODDLER SLEEPERS (6/9 MONTHS, 12 MONTHS, 18 MONTHS, 24 MONTHS,  BOYS AND GIRLS)

TODDLER CLOTHES:  BOY AND GIRL, 2T-4T

SOCKS, UNDERWEAR: BOY AND GIRL, SIZES 2-18

PAJAMA SETS: SIZES 2-18, BOY AND GIRL

TIDE W/ BLEACH (POWDER) WE USE TIDE BECAUSE MANY KIDS REACT TO OTHER DETERGENTS.

TIDE (REGULAR, LIQUID)

CLOROX BLEACH

CLOROX CLEAN UP (FOR MOPPING AND GENERAL CLEANING)

SHOUT

BOUNCE DRYER SHEETS

LYSOL SPRAY DISINFECTANT

PAPER TOWELS

TOILET PAPER

KLEENEX

5 OZ PAPER CUPS

8 INCH PAPER PLATES

PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES

ZIPLOC FREEZER BAGS (QUART AND GALLON)

TRASH BAGS (HEAVY DUTY, 13 QUART AND 33 GAL)

CANNED GOODS                                                               

KETCHUP

CAKE MIXES/ BROWNIE MIX/ MUFFIN MIX           

GRAPE/ STRAWBERRY JELLY

HAMBURGER HELPER                                                     

MIRACLE WHIP

PANCAKE MIX                                                                  

PANCAKE SYRUP

COOKIES/ SALTINE CRACKERS/ RITZ CRACKERS

This list contains items that we use throughout the year in large quantities.  We would greatly appreciate  help in maintaining a constant supply of these items.

The shelter always appreciates the donation of fresh meat. This money saving donation enables us to provide many healthy meals to our youth, and spend our food budget resources on other important items.