Family Closet Donation Information
Chosen serves Wisconsin foster parents with current placements, parents who have adopted their foster children, and adoptive, kinship and guardianship families with financial need because of their placements.
2024 Donations Hours
WEST ALLIS (6751 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214)
WAUKESHA (400 Travis Lane, Suite 30, Waukesha, WI 53189)
Thursdays 10:00am- 1:00pm
Open donation hours- no appointment needed
We are constantly assessing and re-evaluating these hours to best meet families needs and availability. Please check this page before visiting as our hours and needs may change.
Donation Information:
Please note the days and times posted for general open donation hours.
Please review the Common Questions below before bringing in a donation.
Current Needs :
Gently used/new: fall/winter clothing in all sizes and gender (preemie to young adult) and all-season Preemie clothing (boys and girls)
Most needed sizes: (fall/ winter)- Girls- 12 month, 18 month, 2T bottoms, 3T all, 4T all, 5T all, 6/6x all, 7/8 bottoms & Boys- 12 month all, 18moth, 2T all, 3T tops, 5T all, 6 all, 7/8 bottoms, 10/12 bottoms
MUST BE BRAND NEW: children's toiletries (kids’ shampoo, body wash, lotion, toothpaste), twin-sized fitted sheets or sheet sets, and socks for elementary age and older.
Note: we DO NOT accept suitcases or duffle bag donations (See Q/A below for more info)
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your support of Chosen.
Common Questions:
When came I drop off donations? Chosen is open for donation drops at the above times only. You do not need an appointment to drop off your donations but we will only be accepting donations during these time windows.
How should I sort my donations? If possible please sort your donations by size and/or gender as we have limited volunteers. Please be mindful of what you are donating to ensure it aligns with our mission.
What can I donate? Clothing may be gently used but any toys, toiletries, diapers or wipes, underwear and socks, etc. must all be new and in original packaging. If you have any questions about your donation please email amalie@choseninlove.org ahead of time.
Do you accept suitcases and/or duffle bags? Thank you for the consistent generosity and inquiries regarding suitcases for foster children. Unfortunately we cannot accept used suitcases, duffle bags, or similar items. It is often best to contact your local county Health and Human Services to see if they are able to take these items. At Chosen we service foster children after they have already been removed from their homes and placed with a foster home. Suitcases are helpful for kids just entering foster care so agencies and County HHS are your best bet to donate these items.
How else can I help? Go to our Amazon Page for an easy way to donate most needed items to The Family Closet.
