SUB FOR SANTA · CHRISTMAS 2026
Adopt a family this Christmas.
Our partner schools choose families who need help at Christmas. You pick a family, shop from the children's wish lists, wrap the gifts and drop them off. We handle everything in between.
Gift drop-off December 1–12 · Up to 20 families per school, up to 4 children each · 8th grade and under
HOW IT WORKS
From wish list to Christmas morning
1. Pick and shop
2. Wrap and bag
Sign up for a family. You'll see how many children and their ages, never names. We mail you a welcome packet with wish lists and sizes. Shop 3 to 5 gifts per child, about $100–$150 each, with at least one clothing item and one toy.
Wrap each gift on its own. Fill out the inventory sheet so parents know what's inside, then tie everything in the labeled Santa bag.
3. Drop off
December 1–12. Sign up for a time at your school (we email the link by the end of November) or bring the bags to For The Kids. Please skip gaming systems and laptops.
CHOOSE A SCHOOL
Pick a school, then a family.
Escalante
Your FTK contact: Rosanna
Liberty
Your FTK contact: Kenzie
Meadowlark
Your FTK contact: Anne Marie
Newman
Your FTK contact: Brooke
Parkview
Your FTK contact: Suzanne
Backman
FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES
How families are chosen
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Families: your school's counselor or family support worker hands out the request form in the fall. Fill in every detail, especially sizes and specific gift ideas. A form does not guarantee a sponsor.
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Schools: family forms go out by October 1 and come back to your FTK contact by October 12, up to 20 families with 4 children each.
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Companies or groups adopting several families: email minda@forthekids.org.
