New Beginnings Bag
New Beginnings Bags provide backpacks filled with essential comfort items and personal care supplies for children entering foster care. Far too often, kids are forced to gather their belongings in a trash bag when they are removed from their homes. Our goal is to eliminate that experience by ensuring every child receives a dignified bag and the basic necessities they need during their first few days in care.
Donate a Bag to a Baby Up to 2 Years Old
- Small Duffel Bag or Backpack
- Pajamas (newborn to 24 months/2t)
- Baby Socks (newborn to 24 months/2t)
- Baby Blankets up to 30”x40” or Receiving Blanket
- Baby Shampoo up to 5oz
- Baby Body Wash up to 5oz
- Baby Lotion up to 5oz
- Diaper Wipes (smaller soft packaging)
- Diaper Cream
- Baby Bibs
- Baby Washcloths
- Baby Safe Stuffed Animal
(12” or smaller) - Board Book

Donate a Bag to a Child 3 to 10 years old
- Small Duffel Bag or Backpack
- Pajamas, 3T to 8/10 (no nightgowns or spaghetti straps)
- Socks
- Blanket no larger than 30”x40”
- Toothbrush (1 – 3 pack)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
- Lotion (travel size)
- Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
- Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
- Coloring Book & Crayons (8-36 pack)
- Book

Donate a Bag to a Teen 11+ years old
- Small Duffel Bag or Backpack
- Pajamas, Child Size 10 to Adult 3XL
- Socks
- Blanket no larger than 30”x40”
- Adult Toothbrush (1 – 3 pack)
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- Shampoo & Conditioner (travel size)
- Lotion (travel size)
- Soap or Body Wash (travel size)
- Deodorant
- Feminine Pads for girls (no tampons)
- Stuffed Animal (12” or smaller)
- Journal
- Pens & Pencils
- Book

