Who Can Participate in the 2026 Holiday Drive?

At HALOS, we recognize the love, time, and commitment it takes to care for a child. We are honored to support our kinship families during the holiday season.

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To participate in the 2026 Holiday Drive, your family must:

1. Have a kinship child age 3 through 18 living in your home who is included in the HALOS database.

2. Have participated in at least one HALOS service or activity during the 12 months before Holiday Drive applications open. This can include:

   • Taking part in Kinship Navigation Services and completing an intake or case planning session.

   • Attending at least 4 caregiver support groups or educational workshops, either in person or online. A combination of groups and workshops also counts.

   • Volunteering in an official role at a HALOS event or service on the HALOS Advisory Board.

3. We ask that you use this program if your kinship child is not on any other holiday list and will not have a holiday gift without this program.

 

We understand that every family’s situation is different. These requirements help us serve families fairly and make sure Holiday Drive resources reach caregivers who are actively connected with HALOS.

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What if I do not meet these requirements?

You may still apply. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements above, your family will be placed on a waiting list. If you are not an eligible family, you will be placed on the waitlist until we identify a sponsor.

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We know the holidays can be a challenging time for families, and we appreciate all that you do to care for the children in your home.

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Gift Guidelines

• Eligible kinship children may receive two age-appropriate gifts valued at up to $50 each.

• The Holiday Drive is limited to kinship children ages 3–18. Children who are 18 must still be enrolled in high school.

• You must complete a separate application for each eligible kinship child.

• Bicycles, drones, gaming systems, tablets, computers, and other high-cost electronics cannot be requested.

• Video games may be requested. You must identify the compatible gaming system. Games rated M for Mature cannot be requested.

• Gift cards may only be requested for kinship children ages 13 and older. You must include the child’s preferred store.

• You will receive a confirmation email for each successfully submitted application.

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Gifts are not guaranteed and are based on donor participation and availability.