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Adopt a UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start Family for the Holidays

Overview

We will pair you with a family in need.

Each family has different needs for the holidays. Some families need a Christmas Tree, some need food and toiletries, and some need toys or clothes. We will pair you up with a family size and needs you would like to help with.

If interested, please email Rebecca Farison at rlfarison@uams.edu and let us know what size household you would like to adopt.

Family SizeSuggested Spending (Costs will vary based on each family’s needs)
2$100-$150
3$150-$200
4$200-$250
5$250-$300
6$300-$350
7$350-$400
8+$400+

Adopt a Family Photos

blue basked on table with red cello-wrap covering the top next to a large wrapped gift.
blue basked on table with red cello-wrap covering the top next to a large wrapped gift.
plastic cart with a box on the top shelf filled with cleaning supplies and toiletries. the second shelf of the cart is empty and the bottom shelf has a large box of trash bags and a big package of toilet paper. On the floor next to the cart is a clear bin with home decor items. The bin is wrapped with a brown bow.
plastic cart with a box on the top shelf filled with cleaning supplies and toiletries. the second shelf of the cart is empty and the bottom shelf has a large box of trash bags and a big package of toilet paper. On the floor next to the cart is a clear bin with home decor items. The bin is wrapped with a brown bow.
Two long tall boxes and a rolled up rug in plastic lean on a 12 pack of paper towels. Next to this there are about 15 gifts wrapped in white snowflake and blue santa wrapping paper. On top of two green gift bags. One has santa and snow men on it and the other has whilte polka dots. At the far end there is a brown fabric gift bag. Everything is lined up against the wall.
Two long tall boxes and a rolled up rug in plastic lean on a 12 pack of paper towels. Next to this there are about 15 gifts wrapped in white snowflake and blue santa wrapping paper. On top of two green gift bags. One has santa and snow men on it and the other has whilte polka dots. At the far end there is a brown fabric gift bag. Everything is lined up against the wall.
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