An easy way to help foster children through volunteerism
Over six years ago, I received a life-changing phone call: “We have an 8-month-old baby boy for foster only.”
I had no idea how to care for an infant! (When pregnant, you have at least 8 months to prepare.) The baby came with next to NOTHING!
For the next 2 weeks, we had DAILY trips to the store to pick up some type of baby paraphernalia that we needed. I was absolutely, totally FRAZZLED for at least 6 weeks solid – overwhelmed by the incredible responsibility of instant motherhood!
What I didn’t realize is that, in Texas, each local CPS office has a RAINBOW ROOM which is stocked with emergency items, such as underwear, baby formula, diapers, and hygiene items, available for immediate use for children when first placed into foster care.
This incredible resource sure would’ve helped me during those overwhelming first days as a mother.
One thing that is always needed in the Rainbow Room is DIAPERS. So I went to Sam’s Club to purchase diapers to donate — diapers are located on the aisle behind the frozen foods.
Sam’s Club has a large variety of diapers to choose so I was a bit overwhelmed by the selection.
Giving is good for the soul!
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