Black River Area Foster Closet, Inc.
As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit our mission is to provide a FREE resource to help support caregivers of children in foster care settings by providing basic supplies and clothing for the children being cared for.
“Devote yourself to your community around you and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
— Mitch Albom
A FREE resource for foster parents.
When you say “yes” to becoming a foster/respite/kinship caregiver, you are opening your home to a child who needs your love and support. Among all the challenges that may arise when a foster child is placed into your home, we want getting clothing and items needed for that child to be safe, easy and quick.
May 2026 Foster Care Fundraiser
Thank You To Our
Gold Level Donors $500+
Simple Faith Ministries
Hoffman Construction
Co-op Credit Union
Black River Health
Edward Jones
Jackson Electric
Lunda Community Center
Ho-Chunk Nation (Black River Falls)
Love On Your Home Real Estate
Services
Item Request
The foster closet is a benefit for families to use when caring for a foster child. Multiple requests can be submitted during an active placement. The goal of the closet is to help support & fill the gaps when children need new sizes of clothing, seasonal or special occasion clothing, baby gear, diapers, personal hygiene items, shoes and more.
Completed forms come directly to the Foster Closet inbox.
If you are a licensed foster parent or social services appointed kinship provider, use the link below to quickly request items. If you know of a foster family in the area that could benefit from this resource please share this link with them.
Sport Fee Reimbursement
The Black River Area Foster Closet is now offering financial assistance for children in foster or kinship care to participate in sporting activities!
Examples include: baseball, dance, swim lessons, ice skating, piano, taekwondo, golf lessons
If your child is interested in participating, we encourage you to apply! We would love to cover as many fees as possible! Limited funding available.
*Must provide a receipt/documentation of payment. Reimbursement up to $50/activity.
Haircut Voucher
The Foster Closet is now offering haircut reimbursement for foster children!
Black River Area Foster Closet offers reimbursement of youth haircuts as a FREE BENEFIT to foster families ensuring kids feel confident and cared for.
Haircuts are an added expense for families and sometimes a neglected need of the child. The foster closet wants to help support all children to have the opportunity to receive a fresh haircut.
Families are offered up to 2 haircuts per foster child per year.
*Additional haircut needs are discussed as they arise.
Foster parents will need to submit a request form online to receive a haircut reimbursement up to a max of $30 per child. Reimbursements will be available for pick up mailed.
Here’s how it works:
✔️ Schedule a haircut appointment at the salon or establishment of your choice.
✔️ Pay for the service at the time of your appointment.
✔️ Complete the Haircut Reimbursement Form on our website.
✔️ Email a copy of your paid receipt to fosterclosetofbrf@yahoo.com.
✔️ Once verified, Black River Area Foster Closet will mail your reimbursement or arrange for pick up.
Thank you for all you do for the children in your care! If you have questions, please reach out to us