The holidays can be an emotional time for children in care — Fostering Joy is here to make sure every child feels remembered and celebrated.

How It Works

Each year, we match children with community sponsors who shop for personalized gifts valued between $75–$150. Sponsors purchase items based on each child’s wish list, so every gift is chosen with care and thoughtfulness. Gifts are distributed in mid-December to ensure families have them in time for the holidays.

Who Is Eligible

Fostering Joy is open to children in foster care, kinship placement, guardianship, or trial reunification across Oklahoma. Families must be formally connected to the child welfare system.

What to Expect

  • Once you register (registration is at the bottom of this page), you’ll receive confirmation from our team that your child is registered.

  • Sponsors will be matched with your child’s wish list.

  • Gifts are collected, checked, and then distributed through Fostering Connections in December.

Our goal is to make sure every child feels seen, valued, and celebrated during the holidays.

How To Register

There are two different applications for Fostering Joy - please use the info below to determine which method of registration to complete. Registration closes on November 15th.

Registration Method A

The following placement types may use the Method A registration form below:

Guardianship

Trial Reunification

Safety Plan

Registration Method A

Registration Method B

The following placement types may use the Method B registration form below:

Foster Care

Kinship Care

Tribal Care

Agency

Registration Method B

If you have questions about registration, please contact us at contact@fosteringconnectionsok.org.

Key Info & Common Questions

Registration Deadline

  • All registrations must be submitted by November 15th. We cannot accept late registrations.

Which Registration Form Do I Use?

  • The correct form depends on the placement type of the child in your care. Please read the “How to Register” section carefully and choose Method A or Method B based on your situation. Submitting the wrong form may delay your registration.

Who Will Contact Me?

  • All communication will come directly from Fostering Connections.

  • You will receive:

    • A confirmation email after your registration is submitted.

    • A notification when your child’s gifts are ready for pickup (or if they are being shipped).

  • This communication will not come from your caseworker. In some cases, items may be shipped directly to the address listed on your registration using Amazon wish lists.

Pick-Up or Delivery

  • Families picking up gifts will be provided with a time and instructions once items are ready.

  • If shipping is used, you will receive that information when available.

  • Important: The name of the person picking up gifts must be provided before the pickup time.

    • If the person picking up is not the same as the one listed on your registration, please let us know at contact@fosteringconnectionsok.org.

    • There is a space to include this on the Fostering Connections registration form, but not on the DHS form. If you register through DHS, you’ll need to email us this information directly.