What’s in a Comfort Case?
Comfort Cases are backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items for youth entering the foster care system. Typically, children are given a trash bag to pack up their belongings when they are removed from their homes. We are working to end this practice while providing the essentials for a child’s first few days in foster care.
You can help support our mission by donating the items listed below or by shopping our Amazon Wish List.
The Comfort Case is a wonderful trauma-informed intervention.
Children who have learned that they are unimportant receive new things of their own. Toiletries and dental supplies communicate the importance of self-care and self-worth. The stuffed toy and blanket help soothe and comfort. The book provides a healthy distraction and intuitively teaches an important component of stress management. The journal and coloring book help to calm distressing feelings.
- Suzanne Friedman, Ph.D.
Comfort Cases for Babies, Children, and Teens
Baby
Up to 2 years old
Small Duffel Bag or Backpack
Pajamas (newborn to 24 months/2t)
Baby Blankets up to 30”x40” or Receiving Blanket
Baby Shampoo up to 5oz
Baby Body Wash up to 5oz
Baby Lotion up to 5oz
Diaper Wipes (smaller soft packaging)
Diaper Cream
Baby Bibs
Baby Washcloths
Baby Safe Stuffed Animal
(12” or smaller)Board Book
Child
3 to 10 years old
Small Duffel Bag or Backpack
Pajamas, 3T to 8/10 (no nightgowns)
Blanket no larger than 50”x60”
Toothbrush (1 - 3 pack)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
Lotion (travel size)
Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
Coloring Book & Crayons (8-36 pack)
Book
Teen
11+ years old
Small Duffel Bag or Backpack
Pajamas, Child Size 10 to Adult 3XL
Blanket (no larger than 50”x60”)
Adult Toothbrush (1 - 3 pack)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
Lotion (travel size)
Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
Deodorant
Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
Journal
Pens & Pencils
Book
OR
DONATE MULTIPLE BAGS FOR ANY AGE GROUP