THE NEED

Every child deserves a safe and healthy childhood as well as a loving family. Unfortunately, Bucks County Children and Youth (C&Y) must occasionally remove a child from their home due to parental abuse or neglect and place him or her in a licensed foster home. Other children, in at risk families, receive intensive services and counseling from C and Y while remaining in their own home as Family Preservation is a high priority for C and Y.

In FY 2021-22 we served 7,356 children and teens through foster care placements and in their own homes.

These children are at risk for various reasons: parental substance abuse, inability to cope, neglect, physical or sexual abuse. Studies confirm that children at risk often suffer developmental delays, mental health problems, medical issues and learning disabilities.

C and Y, Foster parents and parents work hard to ensure the health and safety of the children. But these children need more than the bare essentials of life to THRIVE and FLOURISH. These kids blossom through regular involvement in the various “ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Bucks for Kids funds.

The need is NOW!

Childhood is Short. Each day’s experience is crucial to a child’s development. There is no WAITING PERIOD.

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Let them know you are designating your stipend to Bucks for Kids and help foster kids in Bucks County.

Bucks for Kids is the solution!

Help us provide ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES that help build a WHOLE CHILD. In 2022, we awarded over $40,000 for these necessary EXTRAS and for SCHOLARSHIPS.

Grants Given FY 2023-2024

$43,888

Athletics $7,128

Clothing/Uniforms $1,368

Daycare $2,221

Furniture $2,008

Music/Dance/Art Lessons $1,262

Pool Memberships $1,227

School Activities Fees $260

School Supplies/Laptops $380

School Trips $2,870

Sports Equipment $3,463

Summer Camp $13,438

Supplementary Education $830

Toys/Baby Supplies $282

Other $2,059

Music/Dance/Art Lessons $1,262