Empowering Foster Families for Brighter Futures | Village Foster Closet of Holmdel

Supporting foster families in Monmouth and Middlesex counties with love and essential resources.
For nearly a decade, my family has opened our home and hearts as foster parents. Through that journey, our family saw firsthand how much love and support children need when entering foster care. About three years ago, we realized something was missing in our own community: more local resources for families in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. While there are wonderful foster closets across New Jersey, we knew our area needed one too — and so, The Village Foster Closet of Holmdel was born.

What began as a small dream has grown into a heartfelt mission. Our goal is simple: to provide immediate, compassionate support to foster families, kinship caregivers, and teens who have aged out of the system. When a child enters care — often suddenly — foster families can feel overwhelmed. We’re here to meet their needs, whether it’s clothing, shoes, hygiene products, school supplies, bedding, or just a reassuring voice saying, “You’re not alone.”

Families are welcome to return anytime they need support — we are not just a one-time stop. We are part of their village.

We also proudly assist kinship families — relatives who step in to care for children, often with little time or resources. These caregivers play a vital role in keeping families together, and we are here to help lighten their load.

And for the young adults aging out of foster care, we offer essentials that provide not only comfort, but dignity. Many of these young people are starting adulthood on their own — we want them to know they are still seen, valued, and supported.

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100% Community-Funded — Powered by Love

The Village Foster Closet of Holmdel is 100% community funded. Every item we give and every need we meet is made possible through donations from caring individuals, families, local groups and schools. We are humbled and grateful for the outpouring of support that keeps our shelves stocked and our mission alive. Truly, our village makes this closet possible.

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Our Services

Empowering foster families with vital resources and unwavering support for brighter futures.

Learning as We Go — Leading with Heart

We’re a mother-daughter team who visited other foster closets outside our area and felt inspired to start one in our own community. Stepping far outside our comfort zones, we took a leap of faith and what began as an idea has grown into a daily journey of learning, growing, and giving back.

Our mission has never changed: to support local children and the families who say “yes” to caring for them often with little to no notice. We know first hand how overwhelming that call can be, and we’re here to help meet those urgent needs with love, dignity, and support.

This journey hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been driven by purpose. We’re incredibly grateful for the chance to walk alongside families in this community, and for every person who has shared in this mission.

Raising Awareness & Growing Givers

We are also deeply committed to educating and involving the next generation. By partnering with schools, scout troops, and community organizations, we teach children and teens about foster care, giving back, and what it means to care for others in their own community. It’s our joy to help them understand that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

At the Village Foster Closet of Holmdel, We’re More Than Just a Closet

While we provide essential items to children and families in need, our mission goes beyond that. We are deeply committed to building a stronger, more compassionate community by teaching our children the value of giving back. Through hands-on opportunities and community service, we help instill in them the importance of helping others and making a difference in the lives around them.

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Set up like a welcoming boutique, our Closet provides clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, toys, and comfort items to children entering care, often with nothing but the clothes on their backs.