10 Who Make a Difference 2010
2010 Jim Strayer Award from Florida's Children's Coalition with DCF Secretary Sheldon
our mission..."to look after the orphans"... James 1:27
2011 Children's First Commission
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How Foster Closet Began
When the McGuire family welcomed their
first foster children at the beginning of 2005—a newborn boy and his 13-month-old brother—they found themselves scrambling to prepare for the boys’ arrival with less than 48 hours’ notice. The McGuires needed everything—from clothes and a crib to a high chair and double stroller—and they were surprised to discover there was no equipment available to foster families who need to care for babies, children and teenagers that come into their homes at a moment’s notice.
When the boys were adopted, Tammy was inspired to create a resource to help other foster families prepare their households. Knowing that there is a need to help other foster families better their environments for children in their care, she began her work. To this end, the McGuires created Foster Closet and began soliciting donations from the community at large, including friends, family, neighbors and members of their community. Today, largely through the generous donations of the community, Foster Closet is up and running. We have helped 2,000 children to date!
first foster children at the beginning of 2005—a newborn boy and his 13-month-old brother—they found themselves scrambling to prepare for the boys’ arrival with less than 48 hours’ notice. The McGuires needed everything—from clothes and a crib to a high chair and double stroller—and they were surprised to discover there was no equipment available to foster families who need to care for babies, children and teenagers that come into their homes at a moment’s notice.
When the boys were adopted, Tammy was inspired to create a resource to help other foster families prepare their households. Knowing that there is a need to help other foster families better their environments for children in their care, she began her work. To this end, the McGuires created Foster Closet and began soliciting donations from the community at large, including friends, family, neighbors and members of their community. Today, largely through the generous donations of the community, Foster Closet is up and running. We have helped 2,000 children to date!
