Every child deserves a beacon of hope in their darkest moments. With Build Back Bag, we're not just offering essentials; we're delivering a message of love, support, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Together, we can transform a moment of fear into a new chapter of hope." - Amberly Martin, Founder."
Our Mission
To provide immediate comfort and support to children entering foster care, through thoughtfully assembled Build Back Bags, ensuring they have the essentials during this transitional period. Our mission extends beyond the bag—it's about instilling hope, dignity, and a sense of belonging in every child during their most vulnerable moments.
A world where every child entering foster care is met with compassion and care, where Build Back Bags are a universal symbol of community support and love. Our vision is for these bags to serve as the first step towards a brighter, more secure future for these children, ensuring that no child ever feels alone on their journey into foster care.
Our Vision
What We Will Do
At Build Back Bag, we will bridge the gap between the immediate needs of children entering foster care and the compassionate hearts of the communities ready to support them.
Our core mission is to provide these vulnerable children with Build Back Bags—a tangible symbol of care and comfort.
Each bag is filled with essential items, including clean clothing, personal hygiene products, and age-appropriate educational or recreational items.
By doing so, we aim to ease the transition for both the children facing these challenging times and the foster families welcoming them into their homes.
Our bags are not just about the items they contain but about delivering a message to these children:
You are not alone, you are cared for, and you deserve every opportunity for a brighter future.
How We Will Do It
Our approach is rooted in compassion, community involvement, and strategic partnerships.
Here's how we bring the Build Back Bag mission to life:
Community Engagement:
We mobilize the "Bag Brigade," a dedicated team of volunteers who gather, organize, and pack each bag with love and care. Through community drives and events, we collect donations of essential items tailored to the needs of foster children of all ages.
Partnerships:
Collaboration is key to our success. We partner with local businesses, organizations, and individuals who share our vision. From financial donations to supplying goods for the bags, each contribution plays a vital role in our operations.
Direct Distribution:
Working closely with child protective services and foster care agencies, we ensure that Build Back Bags reach the hands of children as they enter foster care. Our streamlined distribution system allows for a quick and effective response to the immediate needs of these children.
Feedback and Adaptation:
We listen to feedback from foster families, social workers, and, most importantly, the children we serve. This feedback informs how we adapt and improve our bags to better meet the evolving needs of foster children.
Through these efforts, we not only provide essential items but also a sense of dignity, normalcy, and hope to children in foster care. Join us in making a difference—one bag at a time.
Contact Us
Contact us for program inquiries and information
info@buildbackbag.org
0-12 months Boy
Diapers, Baby wipes, Soft toy $30 Soft musical toy, Extra clothing set, Formula $50 Premium baby care kit, High-quality baby clothing, Baby monitor $200
0-12 months Girl
Diapers, Baby wipes, Soft toy $30 Soft musical toy, Extra clothing set, Formula $50 Premium baby care kit, High-quality baby clothing, Baby monitor $200
1-3 years Boy
Toddler toys, Picture books, Clothes $40 Advanced toddler toys, Storybooks, Snack box $75 Tablet with educational apps, High-quality toddler clothing, Advanced toy set $300
1-3 years Girl
Toddler toys, Picture books, Clothes $40 Advanced toddler toys, Storybooks, Snack box $75 Tablet with educational apps, High-quality toddler clothing, Advanced toy set $300
3-5 years Boy
Educational toys, Drawing materials, Clothes $50 More advanced educational toys, More books, Art kit $100 Laptop for educational games, High-quality clothes, Advanced art supplies $400
3-5 years Girl
Educational toys, Drawing materials, Clothes $50 More advanced educational toys, More books, Art kit $100 Laptop for educational games, High-quality clothes, Advanced art supplies $400
6-12 years Boy
Basic clothing, School supplies, Toothbrush $50 Educational toy, Quality backpack, Sports equipment $100 Laptop, Advanced sports equipment, High-quality clothing $500
6-12 years Girl
Basic clothing, School supplies, Hairbrush $50 Educational toy, Quality backpack, Art supplies $100 Laptop, Advanced art kit, High-quality clothing $500
13-18 years Boy
Advanced school supplies, Deodorant, Basic phone $100 Tablet, Quality backpack, Sports equipment $200 Laptop, Smartphone, High-quality clothing and personal care $750
13-18 years Girl
Advanced school supplies, Sanitary products, Basic phone $100 Tablet, Quality backpack, Art supplies $200 Laptop, Smartphone, High-quality clothing and personal care $750