Children’s Aid and Family Services depends upon the generosity of individuals, corporations and other organizations who believe in our mission. Because our clients often have very little, they are often lacking in basic necessities. We’re often asked what items will be of most help to the children, families and seniors we serve.

Please click below on a client group to see what they need. On behalf of the many, many people you help that you may never meet, we thank you in advance for your kindness, thoughtfulness and enormous generosity.

For babies: CLICK HERE All items need to be new and in unopened packaging. However, please note we cannot accept gift wrapped items. New baby clothing: Onies & Strechies 9 months - 2T, 5T New Jackets and coats NB - 9 months, 2T-5T New Pajamas NB - 9 Months Gift Cards (Children's Place, Babies R' Us) New Diapers, wipes and Pull-ups Gift card to Children's Museum in Paramus FORMULA Similac Advanced  Similac Isomil DIAPERS: Sizes 3, 4, 5, 6 OTHER INFANT ESSENTIALS: Baby Shampoo/Wash; Baby Food; Bibs and Bottles Grocery store cards Also see: Baby Basics - Organizing a Drive     For young children: CLICK HERE All items need to be new and in unopened packaging. However, please note we cannot accept gift wrapped items. Desktop computer with the following specifications desperately needed for children in the Turrell Child Care & Early Learning Center to enhance cognitive skills in Science, Math, and Reading. 2.0 GHz or higher Processor (CPU) 1 GB or higher RAM (Memory) 500 - 799 GB Hard Drive DVD(+RW/-RW) / CD-RW  Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 17" or higher Monitor New porta crib sheets AA, B, C, D Batteries Plastic backed bibs Crayons/chalk Fun Tac Good Job stickers Construction paper Elmer's glue New Toys/Puzzles/Educational Books New Little Tykes wheel toys (playground) New bicycle helmets New rolling duffles bags and/or suitcases Gift certificates to popular stores (such as Target, Walmart, The Gap, Old Navy), music stores, movies (AMC Theaters) etc.     For pre-teens and teenagers: CLICK HERE All items need to be new and in unopened packaging. However, please note we cannot accept gift wrapped items. New clothes Gift certificates to popular stores (such as Target, Walmart, The Gap, Old Navy), music stores, movies (AMC Theaters)etc. Desktop Computers Wood dining table with seating for 10 or more 16 ladder back dining chairs Wicker resin set for front porch VCR for trainings Twin sheet sets, and comforters Towels Flatware, especially forks DVD player Recreational equipment/services: volleyball net, table tennis table, checkers/chess table, passes to Y or other gym in Bergen County Patio umbrella and stand Rolling Duffles Bags and/or Suitcases     For those “aging out” of foster care (18-21) and going on to post-secondary school, the armed services, a full-time job: CLICK HERE All items need to be new and in unopened packaging. However, please note we cannot accept gift wrapped items. New suitcases Laptop Computer Comforter Sheet Sets Pillows Dishes / Utensils Shower Curtain Towels / Wash Clothes Gift certificates to stores chains (e.g. Target, Kohl’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Sears) Gift Certificates to major grocery chains (e.g. Pathmark, Shoprite, Stop & Shop)     For families: CLICK HERE Please contact our Volunteer Manager at 201.261.2800 ext. 222 if you’d like to provide a family in need with fixings for a holiday meal or holiday gifts. Area Rug Small toy chest 3’ round table TV, VCR & DVD combo

For the Family Room at our child welfare offices 36” flat screen TV (that can be wall mounted) Mini Crib DVD player DVDs: Ratatouille, Cars, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Backyardigans, Beauty and the Beast, and the Little Rascals For the younger kids: Leap Frog video’s (Letter word factory , talking word factory) Disney : Cinderella, Little Mermaid, Disney Princesses, Enchanted, Wiggles, Facing the Giants, Shrek, Finding Nemo, Cars, Ants     Items we cannot accept Used Furniture (fabric materials) Used clothing Medical equipment Used toys Outdated computer equipment Used appliances Used car seats Used bouncy seats Used bedding or crib mattresses Used plush toys We apologize, but we are unable to pick up large items such as furniture or exercise equipment. If you have any large item you’d like to donate, please contact us. Our program manager will call you to discuss, and probably request to view the item(s). An in-kind donation information receipt will be sent for your records. Thank you for thinking of Children’s Aid and Family Services.     Donation Needs for the WISE Program The WISE Families Program provides wrap-around intensive services to children and families. The families referred to the WISE Families Program are in need of a multitude of services and supports that allow them to thrive and rebuild the family cohesiveness. In order to continue fostering a supportive and healthy enviornment, the WISE Families Program is in need of family oriented donations of interest to children ages 10-14. These donations serve as rewards to acknowledge progress made in treatment. In completing the 24-week treatment model, our hope is that the children and their caregivers translate what they have learned in treatment at home with their families. Suggested donations Movie Tickets Board games Gift Certificates to stores, restaurants, etc. Theme park tickets Tickets to a Broadway show/local plays Anything that fosters family interaction