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The Kid's Clothes Closet
 
What is the Kid's Clothes Closet?
It's a fun place where foster children from Greene County can go twice per year to get free brand new clothing, gift cards for shoes, new winter coats, pajamas, socks, underwear and free haircut coupons (courtesy of The System, a Paul Mitchell Partner School). All items are intentionally brand new. This promotes self-esteem and relieves the financial burden placed upon local foster parents. For many foster children, it's the first new clothing they have ever worn. It gives them pride in their appearance & a reason to smile when everything else in their life might seem to be falling apart.
The Kid's Clothes Closet began in 2001 and has served over 4,000 local foster children since 2001. We served almost 600 foster children in 2011, a new record! Our Kid's Clothes Closet is located at 500 W. Battlefield, Suite B Springfield MO 65807.
Who is eligible and What do I bring?
Children who are originally placed into foster care from Greene County, Missouri are eligible, regardless of where they reside in with their foster parents. They may live in a foster home, kinship placement with extended family members or in a residential facility. The foster child may visit The Kid's Clothes Closet with their foster parent, kinship provider or their Caseworker. A Greene County travel letter and adult photo ID must be presented at the time of appointment. Call 417-208-5188 to make an appointment 7 days/week 8am-4:30pm.
Wish List:
Brand New children's clothing sizes newborn-teenager for boys & girls
Brand New children's socks sizes 2T-Teenager for boys & girls
Brand New children's pajamas sizes newborn-14/16 for girls & boys
Brand New pajamas for teen girls (sizes 3/4-womens size 18)
Brand New undershirts, gym shorts & pajama pants for teen boys
$15 Payless Shoe Store gift cards
How can I Donate?
All donated items must be brand new and can be delivered to Ambassadors for Children at our new expanded office - 500 W. Battlefield, Suite B, in Springfield, MO, 7 days/week 8am-4:30pm. This program is 100% supported by donations and private grants.
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