A bag that says: you matter.
A first day in court can feel big and uncertain for a child in foster care. A Comfort Bag gives them something comforting to hold that’s theirs to keep.
What’s inside a Comfort Bag?
Every bag is packed for a specific age, with new items only. These came from a recent packing day.
Ages 0–2
A string bag, a stuffed animal blanket, a cup with handles, a teether or pacifier, and a board book.
Preschool
A fabric tote, picture books, an alphabet activity book, crayons, a small doll, and a cup.
Early elementary
A string bag, a jumbo coloring book, crayons, a doll or plush friend, a water bottle, and small toys.
Older kids
A string bag, coloring pages, colored pencils, a sketchbook, a teddy bear, a water bottle, and a card game.
Teenagers
A string bag, a sketchbook, an activity book, colored pencils, a squishy plush, and a water bottle.
Packed by age
Every bag is labeled with its age range and packed by volunteers using the current needs list.
Every item follows three rules.
New
Never used. A new item tells a child they’re worth something new.
Useful
Chosen from the current needs list, not guesses about what might help.
Age-appropriate
Packed for the age and stage of the child who will receive it.
How a bag comes together.
From the wishlist to a child's hands.
Check the current needs
The wishlist shows which items and age ranges are short right now.
Give new items
Order from the wishlist or drop off new items at the church.
Pack and deliver
Volunteers pack bags by age, and Family First gets them to children on their first day in court.
Shop the Comfort Bags wishlist.
The Amazon wishlist is kept up to date, so every purchase fills a real gap.
Questions, answered.
Don’t see yours? Send the team a note.
Children in foster care in Westmoreland County on their first day in court.
Yes. New items can be dropped off at Greensburg Alliance Church during normal church hours.
Yes. Groups can run a collection drive or host a packing night. Contact us to plan it.
Yes. Short, general notes of encouragement are welcome.
Help make the next bag possible.
Shop the wishlist, pack with a group, or fund supplies.