THE CLOSET
SERVING FOSTER, ADOPTIVE, KINSHIP & STRONG FAMILIES
We’re so glad you found us! The Closet includes shops in Lake Forest, Orange County and Gardena, Los Angeles. The Closet provides essential goods at no cost to families caring for children through foster care, adoption, kinship and guardianship. Items include clothing, baby gear, strollers, shoes, books, and toys, to name a few. Our hope is that by taking these items off your budget, you’re able to invest in other areas of life, whether it’s paying for tutoring or taking your family on a fun outing, because we know the challenges you face. We hope to make you feel cared for and “seen” in this season of your family's life.
THE CLOSET IN LAKE FOREST IS NOW OPEN FOR THE PUBLIC TO SHOP, AS WELL! All proceeds go to support the work of Heart & Home. When you buy our secondhand clothing, you not only enable us to continue supporting local foster and adopted children, but you also save money, reduce carbon emissions and waste, and promote sustainable fashion. Come and visit us soon!
COME SHOP
LOCATIONS
23591 El Toro Road, Suite 150
Lake Forest, CA, 92630
For families caring for children through foster care, kinship, guardianship and adoption, appointments are necessary and are available during the store "hours" listed below. To make an appointment, please email sandra@heartandhome4kids.com. Please be prepared to show your certification or referral from a social worker and valid ID before shopping.
Appointments are not necessary for the general public/paying customers. However, please note the store is only open during the hours below.
HOURS:
Tuesday: 9AM - 2PM
Wednesday: 1PM - 6PM
Thursday: 9AM - 2PM
Saturday: 9AM - 2PM
19300 S. Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
This location is only open to families caring for children through foster care, kinship, guardianship, and adoption; it is not open to the general public. To make an appointment to shop at this location, email thechins@heartandhome4kids.com. Please be prepared to show your certification or referral from a social worker and valid ID before shopping.
DONATE
DESIRED ITEMS
Clothing for infants to young adults (youthful in style), shoes, books, toys, baby gear (strollers, carseats, etc.) and more.
Our hope and desire for the families we serve is that these items would be in great condition and still have lots of life. We wish to hand the very best to the children we serve, as a gift to them and their caregivers. As a sweet reminder, perhaps pause and ask, "Would I put my child in this?"
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to accept large furniture items and/or household items.
SERVE
Want to donate your time to serve?
It really does take a village. From sorting donations to assisting shoppers, we have a variety of ways to help. If this ministry sounds exciting to you, please email thechins@heartandhome4kids.com to inquire about service opportunities.