A year of monthly giving can truly make a lifetime of difference to a child in care. As a Champion for Children, you’ll play a vital role in sustaining the essential services and innovative programs that our foster children and youth depend on.

Every dollar donated makes our work possible—and 85¢ of every dollar goes directly to programs for our children and youth.

• $25: goes toward emergency clothing, as many children come to us with only the clothes on their back.
• $45: helps cover costs for cribs, diapers, developmental toys, and standard car seats.
• $75: provides 4 hours of one-on-one tutoring, particularly important for distance and hybrid learning situations.
• $100: goes toward medical supplies for children with health needs, including specialized formula, nebulizers, eyeglasses, wheelchair repairs, and customized car seats.
• $145: covers 3 hours of nursing for specialized care for medically fragile children and youth. To better serve our clients during this pandemic, Walden now employs a full-time nurse to oversee the health needs of our foster community.
• $200: goes toward household stipend for 1 foster youth living independently. Walden houses and assists more than 20% of all Southern California’s transition-age youth.