Your support helps us provide essential items like art supplies, diapers, emergency gift cards, and more to families in need. Every contribution makes a big difference in their lives. Thank you for being a part of our community!

Your support makes a big difference!

General Needs

• Toiletries, essential household supplies
• Baby items (formula, diapers, wipes, etc.)

EMAIL US if you are able to donate any of these needs.

Child Thrive

• Cooking & baking supplies (measuring cups, spoons, bowls, etc.)
• Kids digital cameras
• Board games (Games like Trouble, Sorry, Headbandz, checkers, chess, Jenga, Spoons, Candy Land, Monopoly, Would you rather for Kids, Charades for Kids, etc.)

EMAIL US to donate.

Early Learning Center

• 3 seat stroller for 3 toddlers
• Hats and gloves for children

EMAIL US to donate.

Early Learning Home-Based

• Science activities for Week of Young Child
• Diapers size 6-7, wipes
• Nonperishable food items
• Kitchen supplies
• Billingual books, english/spanish
• Clothes for children 1yr-3 yrs

EMAIL US to donate.

Foster Care

• Gift Cards: We can always use gift cards to have them on-hand for families who may be in crisis and/or children who experience foster home placement disruptions.
• Car Seats: We need various types of car seats (infant, convertible, and booster seats) to have on-hand for staff to use and/or for clients to use when we place children in their home.
• Foster Homes Licensing Needs: Smoke/CO2 detectors and thermometers for measuring water temperature.

EMAIL US to donate.

Amazon Wish Lists

PLEASE REMEMBER: You can contribute by using our Amazon Wish Lists as a guide to purchase items locally and have donations shipped or dropped off at:

Children’s Place Association
1800 N. Humboldt Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647

Your support ensures that our community members have the essentials they need to thrive. Thank you for making a difference!

Please make sure to include a note so we can thank you for your support.

Volunteer Opportunities

Ongoing Opportunities
There are plenty of volunteer and donation opportunities throughout the year. Check out which might be most suitable for you:

• Host a friend & family house party or fundraiser to benefit Children’s Place
• Get involved with Adopt a Family (beginning in mid-October)
• Lead an employee group community service day and/or fun activity day with our kids & youth
• and so much more!

Donor Engagement Committee
Volunteers needed to help champion our mission, connect us to new partners/sponsors/donors/volunteers, and build visibility for Children’s Place in the broader community.

EMAIL US to learn more details and role descriptions.

Calling Young Professionals
Looking for young Chicago professionals who are interested in making a positive impact, connect with other young professionals, and have a great time. Join our Junior Board.

CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.

Home-Base Learning
Volunteers are welcome Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to help organize diapers, office supplies, and file documents. Join us anytime between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., and leave once tasks are done!

Early Learning Center
We’re seeking volunteers to lead yoga, movement, or science activities for children ages 2-5 during the Week of the Young Child, April 5-11. If you’re passionate about inspiring young minds, join us!