How to schedule a shopping visit

Shopping is by appointment only.  Please click on the link below to complete a shopping request form. We will contact you to schedule an appointment.  

Link: https://forms.gle/KM8cRRag4UQ1uC7V8

Shopper guidelines and expectations

To help us serve as many families as possible, please review and follow the guidelines below:

Shopping Expectations:
Clients must follow all posted shopping guidelines during their appointment. Failure to comply will result in future requests being shopped by a volunteer for pickup only.

No-Show Policy:
If a client misses two in-person shopping appointments, all future requests will be fulfilled by a volunteer for pickup only.

Thank you for valuing our volunteers' time, and for your understanding and cooperation.

-Quality over Quantity-

The Plymouth Community Foster Closet provides FREE clothing and essentials to children in care. Our goal is to provide children with clothing that is similar to the apparel of their peers.

🫧HOW TO PREPARE YOUR ITEMS:

Gently used items must be clean, freshly washed, and from a non-smoking environment. If possible, label by size - this really helps our volunteers! Please make sure items are not stained, ripped and must be able to read the tag inside the items. We also request clothing is no older than three years old, especially teen clothing

🙏🏼MOST NEEDED ITEMS:

We accept stylish/current trends in newborn-to-adult sizes (premie to 3XL). Our GREATEST NEEDS are always NEW socks and NEW underwear and pajamas. We also accept jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses, shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, coats, PJ’s, shoes (focus on tennis shoes, school shoes, boots, and dress shoes), swimwear

👶🏼Baby Items:

We need baby supplies including diapers and Pull Ups in all sizes, baby wipes, baby shampoo, lotion, bubble bath, Desitin cream, baby monitors, Diaper Bags, NEW 3 in 1 car seats, and baby bottles. Contact us first about bigger items, we may not have room for them based on our current inventory

🪀📖TOYS AND BOOKS:

At this time, we are only accepting new toys.  We do accept new and excellent condition books (especially popular titles for elementary/middle school, as well as picture books and graphic novels)

🪥Hygiene Items:

We LOVE full size bar soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, new combs and hairbrushes, new toiletry bags, Razors, and Textured hair products. Diapers in all sizes, packages can be open

🛏️Textiles:

Pillows, washcloths, and towels must be new. Clean, stain free, used sheet sets, crib sheets, mattress pads, comforters, blankets, and homemade pillowcases are welcome

⛔Currently NOT taking:

Currently, we cannot accept used cribs, used toys, used bikes, furniture, beds, baby bumpers, breast pumps, used stuffed animals, food, used infant car seats, knick-knacks, luggage, suitcases, VHS/DVD's

🤚🏼PLEASE CHECK WITH US PRIOR TO BRINGING IN:

Suits, formal dresses, Houseware items, Children's dishes, Crib mattresses (must be free of tears/stains), swings, bouncers, strollers, potty seats, or any large baby gear due to limited storage space and/or need requests from our families

💖DONATE TODAY!

Running an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization comes with costs. We purchase some items that we do not get donated, we pay rent, and we have other operational expenses. Your financial support will be put to good use right away and we appreciate it very much!

Amazon Wishlist  (Updated Weekly)

Venmo

@Plymouthcommunityfostercloset

Check made out and mailed to

Plymouth Community Foster Closet

40540 E. Ann Arbor Trail

Plymouth, MI 48170

Consider adding us to your Kroger Community Rewards

Community Group fundraisers and product drives

We LOVE that you want to support us! It makes what we do possible - feel free to reach out for ideas or support on your next service project at info@plymouthcfc.org

We use Sign-up genius to schedule our volunteers. Please use the following link to sign up for a volunteer shift. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FADA92CA6F5C52-59824404-winter

If you are part of a community group looking for a team building or group volunteer experience, contact us at info@plymouthcfc.org to discuss options. We would love to have you!

How can you reach us?

Snail mail:

Plymouth Community Foster Closet

40540 E. Ann Arbor Trail

Plymouth, MI 48170

Email:

info@plymouthcfc.org

Phone:

248-716-0338

And follow us on Facebook for updates: @pcfcFacebook 

Online Resource Guide

WHERE TO TURN  and   FIND HELP - Are links to search for different resources such as housing, food, banks, holiday assistance and more. This is a guide to help anyone in search of some type of assistance or need. 

ADDITIONAL FOOD BANK RESOURCES

Pantry.net 

Salvation Army 

Harvest Love 

Open Door Ministry 

Elmwood Blessing Box: https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodblessingbox/

Interested in Becoming a Foster Parent?

Michigan Foster Care - In Michigan, there are approximately 14,000 children in foster care and 300 children who still need an adoptive family. Learn how you can help!

Foster Care Navigator - Whether you have been a foster parent for several years or you are just inquiring about becoming a foster parent, the benefits of having a Navigator are invaluable.

Interested in Adoption?

Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange - M.A.R.E. is here to help you achieve your family’s adoption goals and meet some of the waiting children!

Michigan Heart Gallery - Help these youth find their forever homes!

Understanding Michigan's Adoption Program - Open your heart and your home!

Help for Parents

Fostering Forward Michigan - Michigan's statewide foster, adoptive, and kinship parent coalition. Have a problem or a question? They can help!

Foster Care Navigator - Whether you have been a foster parent for several years or you are just inquiring about becoming a foster parent, the benefits of having a Navigator are invaluable.

Suggested Pre-Placement and Time-of-Placement Questions - a list of questions you may want to ask before agreeing to a placement from the Iowa Foster & Adoptive Parent Association.

Michigan Alliance for Families - Support and education for special education services.

Michigan Youth Opportunity Initiative - Ensures that young people in foster care have successful outcomes in housing, education, employment, community engagement and health.

Kinship Care Resource Center - Resources for family members raising a relative’s child.

Disability Rights Michigan - Representing the rights of children and adults with disabilities in Michigan. Download a free comprehensive advocacy manual!

Good tips to remember! - Five Things You Need to Survive as a Foster Parent.

Muslim Foster Care Association - Support for Muslim foster parents and Muslim children in foster care.

Building Beds 4 Kids - Distributes beds and mattresses to foster families for free.

Michigan Alliance for Families - Support and education for special education services.

Facebook Support and Resource Pages

Foster Care and Adoption - Nationwide community of foster and adoptive parents.

MI FASD - Parents, clinicians, advocates and services for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

Holiday and Other Stuff for Your Kids

Toys For Tots - The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is directed by the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, with the assistance of his staff, from the Marine Forces Reserve∗.

Big Family of Michigan - Support for foster families during the holidays and more.

The MayFly Project - Mentoring Children in Foster Care Through Fly Fishing.

Marie Antoinette Program - "Let Them Eat Cake" assists struggling families by giving Michigan kids something special just for them.

Renew Charities - For families with low income, we provide family dinners and toys to help with Christmas.

Kids Bowl Free - Sign up for two free games of bowling each day all summer long!

Kids Skate Free - Find a participating skating center near you or ask them to sign up!

Michigan Summer Camps

ASK! Many camps give scholarships or discounts to children in foster care.

CARES of Southeast Michigan - Free summer day camps focused on leadership skills.

Champions for Life - Free, religious-based. Referrals can also be made through Macomb County DHHS.

Camp Ozanam - Free, religious-based. Campers do not have to be Catholic to attend our camp but they do need to go through their local Catholic Church that has a St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Conference. You can also call St. Vincent de Paul at 1-877-788-4623, #2, #5.

Royal Family Kids Camp - Free, religious-based. Worker referral needed.

Michigan YMCA Camps - Scholarships available.

Camp Henry - Scholarships available.

Camp Skyline - Scholarships available.

Love for a Child - Free, religious-based.

Youth Haven - Free, religious-based.

Camp Springhill - Religious-based, scholarships available.

Indian Trails Camp - Specializing in helping children with disabilities.

College and Other Teen Resources

Comfort Case Scholarships - Awarding scholarships to support the academic and vocational goals of youth in foster care.

Fostering Success Michigan - Provides comprehensive resources and inspiration for youth and alumni of foster care.

Michigan Youth Opportunity Initiative - Ensures that young people in foster care have successful outcomes in housing, education, employment, community engagement, and health. This is a great opportunity for your teen to earn money just by participating!

Foster Youth in Transition - A handbook for youth in foster care.

Michigan Career and Technical Institute - MCTI is one of the most progressive public vocational rehabilitation residential training facilities in the U.S., with extraordinary training and job placement success. Let them help your teen get on the path to success.

Fostering Futures Scholarship - Provides college assistance for former foster youth.

Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) - Any child receiving Medicaid for a period of time qualifies.

Wayne State University CHAMPS - A college access and retention program for youth ages 18- 26 who have "aged out" of the child welfare system.

Adoptive Family Resources

Post Adoption Resource Center - Providing support and resources every step of the way.

Post Adoption Toolkit - Resources compiled by MARE.

Adoptive Family Support Network - Statewide parent to parent program providing post-adoption support, education and resources to families across Michigan.

State of Michigan Adoption Subsidy Office - Financial resources after adoption.

Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Statewide Hotline - Report Abuse & Neglect