Holiday Wishes 2016 - Children`s Home Society

Holiday Wishes Catalog
Winter 2016
All donations must be coordinated with the Development Department at:
[email protected]
(314) 968-2350, ext. 222
Drop off location:
1167 Corporate Lake Drive
St. Louis, MO 63132
8:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Thursday)
8:30am - 4:30pm (Friday)
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Children’s Home Society provides services to thousands of children and families each year as they work to
overcome the devastating impact of abuse and neglect. Many of these children are being raised by foster
parents, adoptive parents or grandparents, other relatives who have stepped in to provide the love and
nurturing every child deserves. Some of these children also live with Children’s Home Society in one of our
two residential homes. Others are working hard with their families to overcome challenges and change
unhealthy family relationships so that their future will be
brighter. The support we receive throughout the year is instrumental
in allowing us to provide the highest quality of service to a very
vulnerable group of children. During the holiday season, there are
opportunities for us to help relieve some of the pressure their families
are facing and to provide a little comfort and joy. To do this, we need
your help.
Enclosed are lists of items that will be used to help children and
families in need. By your donations, you, your family, your
co-workers and business, faith community, or other community group
can help make wishes come true.
Children's Home Society of Missouri has partnered with Amazon to help support
CHS programs. Please select Children's Home Society as your charity preference when
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sign-up and select Children's Home Society of Missouri. Amazon provides a 5% donation to CHS based on
your total on-line purchases. What a great way to avoid the hustle and bustle at the stores while supporting
your favorite charity!
All donations must be coordinated with the Development Department. You can
drop items off at 1167 Corporate Lake Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132, Monday Friday 8:00am-6:00pm. You can arrange for a pickup or for questions by
calling (314) 968.2350, ext. 222 or email at [email protected].
For the safety of the residential children, no gifts can be accepted at the
residential homes without prior arrangements made with Development
Staff.
Please leave all gifts unwrapped. They should be received by
December 15, 2016.
You can also make a charitable gift online at www.chsmo.org/donate or
call (314) 968-2350, ext. 222. Children’s Home Society has YOP Tax credits
available that help expand your charitable contribution while reducing
your Missouri tax liability.
Thank you for making dreams come true for CHS’s children
and families this Holiday Season!
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Family Wishes
Stacey and Michael are young parents to two little boys who are 11 months old and 3. Mike worked for a large
company for 12 years before being laid off as the company down-sized. Now they both work two jobs each; their
jobs are part-time and do not provide health insurance or assistance with child care. Even working it is often
difficult to meet everyone’s needs. With all the extended family several states away, Stacey and Mike struggle on
their own to provide anything beyond the absolute necessities.
To help families like this one, these items would gratefully be accepted:
Household supplies
cleaning products
mops/brooms/buckets
laundry baskets and detergent
dish and hand soap
paper towels and toilet tissue
fire extinguishers
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Home goods
sheets/blankets/bedding for twin beds
bed pillows
bath towels
picture frames
children’s posters
dishes/utensils/cups and glasses
pots/pans/bakeware
area rugs
wall clocks
Personal care products
shampoo/conditioner
perfume/cologne/body spray
Lotion/soap/body wash
toothpaste and mouthwash
Razors
deodorant
Susan became a widow and single mom to two children, Thomas and Erin, when their dad passed away from a car
crash. The whole family struggles with the grief of losing their dad, in addition to Thomas suffering from a
health condition that leads to extended stays in the hospital. Susan is determined to support her family and does
so by working several part time jobs, but the death of her husband and the medical bills are taking a toll on
everyone. She doesn’t know how she’s going to make the Holidays special for Thomas and Erin.
The holiday season is stressful for everyone, but especially for those
struggling to survive and overcome trauma and grief. To provide a bit of joy
and comfort, items such as these would help…
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Baby dolls and Barbies (especially
African American or multi-ethnic)
Remote control vehicles
Action figures and play sets
Board and battery operated games
Mr. Potato Head and Twister are
very popular!
Play tents, cardboard houses or
spaceships, pop up tents
Craft sets and art supplies
Legos
Balls – any and all sizes
Doll houses and figurines
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Blocks and building sets
Scooters and ride-on toys
Bath toys
Dress up clothes and costumes
Pretend Sets – doctor, kitchen, veterinarian, etc.
Small gifts for mom and dad
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Family Wishes Continued
Makayla is a 13-year-old young lady who suffered years of abuse at the hands of her birthmother’s boyfriend.
The aftermath of such trauma is tremendous and Makayla struggles with the anxiety, depression, and grief
associated with it. When Makayla entered foster care, she was placed with the Thompson family and even with her
struggles, they have fallen in love with her. Her adoption will be finalized this year! The family receives counseling
services, parent education and attends parent support group and youth group to learn ways to help Makayla
develop healthy relationships and recover from her past.
Each year, CHS provides services to hundreds of children and families
with stories like Makayla’s. Donations help us extend our help ever
further. Items that can help include:
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Lego sets
blocks for bigger kids
multi-cultural dolls
bean bag chairs
soothing sound machines and
relaxation CDs
Flip chart paper
stress balls, activity books
Playdoh, Mod Podge
Paint/dry erase markers
Throughout the year we will have specific
situations where bigger items are needed.
New or used would all be welcomed.
 Tablets and kindles
 IPads and laptops, covers
 Laminating machine and supplies
 Digital Camera
 Picture frames (various sizes)
 CD player/IPod Dock
 Canvas’ for Painting
Special Program Wishes
Often we think of children in foster care as younger
but teens represent the highest percentage of
children currently in the Missouri system. They
have the same wish lists of other teenagers. Gifts
could include:
Craft kits for older kids
Headphones or ear buds
Flash drives/back packs/scientific calculators
(for school)
Make up/nail polish/body spray/colognes/perfumes
Purses and wallets
Jewelry and watches
Sporting equipment (basketballs, baseball gloves
and bats, soccer balls, footballs)
Journals and books
Gift cards so they can do their own shopping
Youth Group Needs
Paint (bottles of paint)
Squeeze glue
Batteries (AAA, AA)
Healthy Snacks
Jembe (drum)
Bongos (drum)
Yoga mats and Yoga CD’s
Permanent markers
Personal Care items for both teen girls and boys
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Residential Children Wishes
As you may know, CHS is home for a group of very special children. All who live at our Brentwood
and St. Charles homes have significant developmental disabilities and medical issues. Most children
function at a much younger age than their birth date would imply.
All of the kids in our residential homes especially need the following:
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Knee high tube socks (many have leg braces that can rub the skin) and Leg Warmers
Soft pajamas with/without feet
Anything musical – including infant toys, as well as CDs and DVDs.
Children and adult clothing in all sizes, especially universal items such as sweatshirts, jogging pants, t-shirts.
Diapers sizes 4, 5 and 6
These items will be used both for the children on this list as well as new children who come into our care with nothing
of their own.
Andrew, age 4 loves toys that he is able to hold so anything with handles or is easy to grasp would be
great (especially if it makes noise or plays music). He wears size 5 in pants and shirts and an 11 wide
shoe. Size 6 diapers would be appreciated. He is in need of tube socks. He LOVES music so any toys
that play music, appropriate CDs and DVDs would be great. He would like a wall mount for his TV.
One that fits an 18-32 inch TV will work. (Brentwood)
Ariyanna, age 7 is full of personality. She wears size 10 in shirts and pants (pull on work best) and a
size 12 wide shoe. She likes TV She would like a Hello Kitty Valance for her bedroom window and a
heated mattress pad to help keep her warm. Due to her medical needs she has a lot of equipment and a
heavy duty all purpose utility cart is needed for this equipment. She like things that smell good so body
washes, lotions, body sprays, perfumes, flavored lip gloss are welcome. A wall mount for her TV would
be appreciated. One that fits an 18-32 inch TV will work. (Brentwood)
Colton is a 3 year old boy who is quite the charmer! He wears size 6 and a size 9T wide shoe, and could
use new winter clothes, coat, hat, gloves and tube socks as he is growing so fast! He wears size 6 diapers. He also likes toys that make noise and would love a musical mat or keyboard mat for the floor that
he can kick and make play music. He would like a TV for his room and a wall mount for the TV. An
antenna would be helpful as well. Colton would love some new DVD’s and music CD’s. (Brentwood)
Julian, age 13 laughs all the time. He wears size 14-16 boys, and a size 6 wide shoe. A wall mount for
his TV would be great for his room. One that fits an 18-32 inch TV will work DVD’s and CD’s are always great ideas. Sensory and light up or musical toys are wants. Julian would like a black and white
twin size comforter set for his bedroom. Staff members have requested cool clothes and body sprays,
cologne, and body wash so that he fits in with the other kids his age. (Brentwood)
Janiyah is a 5 year old girl who is in preschool. She wears size 7/8 in shirts a size 10 in pants and pajamas and a 12 wide shoe, and would like new winter clothes and barrettes and hair accessories that will
impress the other kids. She loves to be pampered so she likes her fingernail polish, flavored lip gloss,
body wash and lotions that smell good. She likes ballerina’s and butterflies and would like a ballerina
comforter set and butterfly and ballerina decorations for her bedroom. She likes to be read to and to listen to music. Books and CD’s are things on her wish list as well as a TV antenna, DVD player and
some new movies to watch (Sophia the First, Doc McStuffins etc.) (Brentwood)
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Residential Children Cont’d.
Legend, age 5 is growing like a weed. He wears size 10 husky in pants and shirt and a size 12 kids wide
shoe, He would like a wall mount for his TV. One that fits an 18-32 inch TV will work. He likes
Superman, Disney movies, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Paw Patrol, and music. Legend would like a
Superman comforter set and decorations for his room.(Brentwood)
Logan is a very active 15 year old boy. He wears a 10/12 in boys clothing and a size 6 wide shoe. He
would love a game system and some games. He would also enjoy a ball he can throw, “Thomas” movies,
books, games and toys, Ninja Turtles figurines, and cars or trucks to play with. (St. Charles)
Christian is a 9 year old boy and is sweet as can be. He wears size 10/12 in boys pants, shirts and pajamas
and a size 3 ½ or 4 wide shoe. He needs a winter coat, hat and gloves. He needs tube or soccer socks. He
loves Spanish music and toys. He likes to touch everything so likes gifts that provide sensory stimulation
(soft or squishy balls, textured toys). An all purpose utility cart for his equipment would be appreciated.
He would like a new dresser for his clothes. He would like a DVD player and some new movies. Disney,
cartoon or Spanish movies are appreciated. (Brentwood)
Madeline is a 9 year old girl and is aptly nicknamed “The Princess”. She wears size 10-12 in girls clothes
and pajamas a size 2 wide shoe, and loves the colors pink and purple. Her room is decorated with Disney
Princesses and she would love to add to her collection (as well as some new princess movies. This
princess would like polish (pink of course), bath and body washes and lotions that smell good, flavored lip
gloss and hair accessories. Maddie get chilled easily so a heated mattress pad for her twin size bed would
be great. A new coat, hat and gloves for the cold winter days will be appreciated. She is in need of Boppy
covers for her Boppy pillows. A wall mount for her TV is needed. One that fits an 18-32 inch TV will
work. (Brentwood)
Faith is a beautiful 15 year old girl and is a definition of “girly girl”. She wears medium junior size shirts
and pajamas and large size pants/leggings. Elastic pull on pants are the best for her. She wears a size
large sports bra and a size 7 shoe. She would like a pretty “big girl” twin size comforter for her bed. She
would love to have some “flexirod” curlers for her hair as well as pony tail holders, and “Pink” hair products. She would like a TV for her bedroom and a DVD player so she can watch movies. She would also
like a kindle. Her favorite movies on her list are Frozen, Hannah Montana, Doc McStuffins and anything
that is funny. Being the girly girl that she is she would like Bath and Body Works products, lip gloss and
bracelets. She would also like some earphones to listen to music. (St. Charles)
Joyce is a 20 year old young lady and will be moving on to a more independent living situation as she
reaches adulthood so she could use wall mount (. One that fits an 18-32 inch TV will work) and an
antenna for her TV, CD player, audio books, twin bedding and bath towels. She wears a Medium in junior
size pants (leggings or pull on pants work best), and pajamas, size 12 in girl’s shirts and a size 3 in shoes.
Knee high socks are needed. She would like some African American hair care products, Bath and Body
works, washes, lotions and sprays. She would also like to decorate her room. Suggestions from staff
include Audrey Hepburn, Lena Horne, contemporary or a Paris theme. (Brentwood)
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Residential Children Cont’d.
Ryan is a handsome 20 year old man. He wears a men’s large for shirts and medium pants (elastic waist
gym shorts and sweatpants/running pants are best), and a size 9 wide shoe. He is very interested in sports,
especially anything to do with the Cardinals pr Blues. He is the biggest country music fan around so CDs
of that genre are his favorites. He would like a CD player with headphones to listen to his music. He would
like a sports themed comforter set for his room. Matching curtains would be great. Tickets for the movies
and Cardinals games would be appreciated. He likes to smell good so cologne, body sprays, body washes
are always a hit. (St. Charles)
Josh, age 10 loves to go places. Tickets to upcoming events, the movies bowling are always a favorite with
Josh. He wears a size 2 wide shoe and size 12 boys clothes and pajamas. A winter coat and hat and gloves
are needed. He likes toys that light up and play music and young boys movies (Disney, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Paw Patrol). He would like boy smelling body wash and spray. (St. Charles)
Martel is a 17 year old boy and is just like his peers as he is obsessed with video games. New video games
(non-violent) would make him very happy. He also likes Ninja Turtles and would like a Ninja Turtle comforter and curtains for his bedroom. And Ninja Turtle toys. He wears size 6 wide shoes and needs tube or
soccer socks. He is growing fast and wears a size 18 in boys or small in men’s size clothes and pajamas.
Like any other teen his age, cologne, body sprays and washes are a must. He would like a TV for his room
as well as a DVD player and a CD player with headphones. (Brentwood)
Zaria, age 16, is a hands on kind of girl. She likes to play board games and do arts and crafts. Jr. Board
games work best for her. She likes music and would like a CD player and CD’s as well as a TV for her
room. A DVD player and some movies would be an added bonus. Zaria wears a size 16 in pants and a medium shirt. She needs knee high socks and wears a size 5 wide shoe. She enjoys the girly things too so African American hair care products, bath and body products and cologne would be appreciated. (St. Charles)
Colleen is an 11 year old girl and likes music so CDs, musical toys, musical movies and books would all
make her smile. She wears a size 10-12 and a size 13 ½ or 1 wide shoe. She loves getting pampered. Massages and manicures are her favorites so nice smelling lotions and fingernail polish is a must. Body
washes, sprays, cologne and hair accessories are also things she likes. She would like a Barbie comforter
set and curtains for her room. (St. Charles)
Elizabeth, is a 15 year old girl who would like a princess comforter set for her bed. She would like a CD
player with headphones to listen to music. She likes Princess Movies, American Girl movies and movies
with music. She wears a size 14 in kid’s clothes and pajamas. She would like a winter coat and hat and
gloves. She would enjoy Bath and Body works washes, lotions, sprays as well as hair accessories, fingernail polish and flavored lip gloss. (St. Charles)
Makenzie, age7 is very petite. She wears size 4T clothes and is in need of winter clothes, pajamas, and a
winter coat, hat and mittens. She wears a size 8T wide shoe. She wears a size 5 diaper and would like a
Sophia the First comforter set for her bed. Hair accessories nail polish, lotions are also appropriate. She
would like a TV and DVD player and some Disney movies for her room. She often gets chilled so a soft
plus throw would be ideal. (St. Charles)
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Agency Wishes
Art supplies
Foam board, markers
Mod Podge
Glue
Tissue paper
Sharpies
Dry erase markers and erasers
Card stock/Colored/Photo Paper
Picture Frames
Felt/Foam Sheets/googly eyes
Personal Care Items
Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, body sprays, Vaseline,
lotion, mouthwash, toothpaste,
deodorant, etc. (All Ethnicity
products welcomed)
For the Homes
Electric can opener
Microwave plates with compartments
Plastic non-breakable dishes,
cereal bowls, plates, cups
Activity supplies
Beads
Coffee Maker
Items for painting
Food processor
Colored masking tape
batteries of all sizes
Board games for older kids
Dish clothes and towels
Butcher paper on rolls
Bath clothes and towels
Paint brushes, glitter glue
plastic drinking cups
Light up musical instruments silverware and kitchen utensils
Paper plates
flash lights
bed pillows
Skillets, pots and pans
Storage options
small stackable bins and boxes Hand Sanitizer
large storage totes
Bedding for twin beds
small bookshelves (3 feet or
Cloth bed pads
under)
Bedside lamps
Bulletin boards/posters
Photo albums/scrapbooks
For babies and toddlers
Diapers size 4, 5 & 6
Wipes
Sleepers and pajamas
Onesies
Socks
Underwear
blankets and sheets for cribs
and twin beds
lotions and laundry detergent
for sensitive skin
Baby monitors
Infant toys and teething rings
Underarm digital thermometers
As we celebrate 125 years of service to children, we reflect on how many families have been
touched by Children’s Home Society. Since 1891, tens of thousands of children have found
their way to CHS through the Orphan Trains, abandonment, sickness, etc. and they have found
comfort in knowing that they are loved, wanted, and supported by parents who won’t give up
on them.
Our mission remains strong today because of supporters like you and those that have come
before you. We hope that as we move forward with our mission that you will continue to help
each and every child that counts on all of us to never give up. Thank you!
CHS Holiday Wishes Catalog
Special Needs Equipment
Bed / positioning wedges http://www.pattersonmedical.com/app.aspx?
cmd=getProduct&key=IF_921019246
Feeder seats (http://www.pattersonmedical.com/app.aspx?cmd=getItemDetail&id=081012574)
All-Purpose Utility Cart (https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-6056-344-N-Supreme-CartChrome/dp/B000063SI0/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1472490770&sr=11&keywords=rolling+cart or https://www.amazon.com/Seville-Classics-Industrial-All-PurposeUtility/dp/B00BN46WIQ/ref=pd_sim_201_6?
ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q5V90BBRWANFVM2KTWCA)
Plastic 3-wide drawer storage cart such as https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-29308001Drawer-Drawers-Casters/dp/B000MPQ2S2/ref=sr_1_3?s=homegarden&ie=UTF8&qid=1472490889&sr=1-3&keywords=storage+cart)
Exercise / therapy balls, all sizes like https://www.amazon.com/SmarterLife-ProductsPremium-Exercise-Stability/dp/B00QU84KJI/ref=sr_1_4?s=exercise-andfitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1472490993&sr=1-4&keywords=exercise+balls
Resistance bands (https://www.amazon.com/Resistance-Loop-Bands-Exercise-Physical/dp/
B016V4JOZA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1472490948&sr=8-2&keywords=exercise+bands)
Pediatric / adult pulse oximeters (https://www.amazon.com/Concord-Fingertip-PulseOximeter-Emerald/dp/B0029YEVMI/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?
s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1472491134&sr=1-8&keywords=pulse+oximeter)
Digital ear thermometers and covers (https://www.amazon.com/Braun-IRT6500US-EarThermometer/dp/B00MUK6M82/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1472491287&sr=18&keywords=thermometer)
Gift Cards are graciously accepted to help make purchases of items on the list that are not
received. Suggested Gift Cards: iTunes, Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Toy’s R Us,
Babies R Us, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, Lowes, Dollar Store, Amazon etc.
and VISA and Master Cards Gift Cards of any value.