FAQ
PLACED Families is a faith-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster children, foster families, adoptive families, and churches seeking to care for vulnerable children.
Our mission is to mobilize churches and communities to provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support for children and families impacted by foster care.
Is PLACED Families a registered nonprofit?
Yes! PLACED Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
What does PLACED Families provide?
PLACED Families helps provide:
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PLACED Packs for children entering foster care.
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Support resources for foster and adoptive families.
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Church partnership opportunities
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Practical care items for children in crisis.
What is a PLACED bag?
A PLACED Bag is a specially prepared bag designed to replace the trash bags many children carry when entering foster care.
Each pack may include:
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Hygiene essentials
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Comfort items
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Blankets
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Journals
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Stuffed animals
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Age-appropriate necessities
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Encouraging notes
Our goal is simple: To remind children they are seen, valued, and loved.
Every PLACED bag reminds a child: you matter.
How can I donate?
You can support PLACED Families in several ways.
Online Giving: Donations can be made securely through our website.
Zelle: You may send donations to: PlacedFamilies
For Zelle please include:
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Your name
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Email address
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“PLACED Donation” in the memo
Check Donations. Checks may be made payable to:
PLACED Families
Mailing Address:
5417 California Ave
Long Beach, CA. 90805
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes. PLACED Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax receipts are available for all eligible donations.
$50 - helps provide comfort and hygiene essentials for a child entering foster care
$75 - helps sponsor one complete PLACED bag
$150 - Helps support two children entering foster care
$500 - Helps provide supplies for a church packing event
$1000+ - helps expand PLACED Families outreach, church partnerships, and community support events.
Do you work directly with foster care agencies?
PLACED Families seeks to partner with foster agencies, churches, and community organizations to help meet practical and emotional needs within the foster care system.