KIDS IN NEED WAIKATO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR KIDS IN CARE, AGED 0-17 YEARS OLD.
We make each child a special care pack that has been thoughtfully put together by our amazing volunteers. Each care pack is personalised to the child’s age, size and interests, with products donated by the local community.
It's about making a difficult time just a little bit easier.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP KIDS IN NEED
Kids in Need Waikato wouldn’t be here without the continued support from our amazing community.
Here are some ways you can help Kids in Need.
Volunteer
Every year our amazing volunteers give over 8000 hours of their time to support the work of Kids in Need.
Sponsor Us
We are grateful for the incredible generosity of sponsors within our community to support our cause.
Donate
Our care packs are made up of new and second hand items - many of which are donated by amazing individuals, groups and businesses in our community.
1659
Packs put together in 2024 so far
8000+
Volunteer hours each year
1595
Packs put together in 2023
135
Average number of packs put together each month
KIDS IN NEED WAS FOUNDED TO SUPPORT BOTH CHILDREN IN CARE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
Graeme and Linda Roil began fostering in 2014, focusing mainly on the support of newborns, and emergency and respite care for older children. They were deeply concerned with the level of support for both foster children and also their caregivers.
They began engaging with the community for donations and providing care packs to kids in need. This included children placed into foster care, and grandparents raising grandchildren.
WE PROVIDE PERSONALISED CARE PACKS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE, WAIKATO WIDE
Some of the towns we support are:
• Cambridge
• Coromandel
• Hamilton
• Kawhia
• Otorohanga
• Putāruru
• Raglan
• Rotorua
• Taumarunui
• Taupo
• Te Awamutu
• Te Kuiti
• Tokoroa
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