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Birthday Buddies

Birthdays are a chance to feel special. For many children impacted by foster care, that moment of celebration can be uncertain. Our Birthday Buddies program can help change that.

Brighten a birthday with joy and a little extra magic.

By becoming a Birthday Buddy, you’re helping create a day full of smiles and excitement. Each gift is chosen by the child, making their birthday feel uniquely theirs—and reminding them that their big day matters. Gifts range in value from $50 to $100 depending on the child’s age.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Isla

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 13 year old

Isla is a friendly, family-oriented 13 year old who loves connecting with others and isn’t afraid to try new things. Her latest passion is fashion, and she’s excited to keep building her own personal style. To celebrate her birthday, Isla has asked for a Target gift card so she can enjoy a fun fashion-filled shopping spree.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for JaQua

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$75.00 Gift

❤️ 7 year old

Ja’Qua is a fun-loving and curious young boy who enjoys exploring and putting things together. For his birthday, he would love Lego bedding and a Lego set so he can build his favorite cars.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Jayden

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 18 year old

Jayden enjoys playing video games, spending time with his friends, and helping out with his three younger siblings. He’s caring, social, and always willing to lend a hand at home.

For his birthday, Jayden would like to receive gift cards to Cane’s, McDonald’s, Red Lobster, or LongHorn Steakhouse.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Jayla

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 18 year old

Jayla is a bright and determined young woman who’s excited about her future and eager to attend college. She has a strong passion for all things beauty—especially hair and nails—and is considering pursuing cosmetology school. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and watching her favorite sports, basketball and football. Jayla is also very headstrong and motivated, with a clear sense of what she wants to achieve.

For her birthday, Jayla would like to receive a beauty kit.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Kristian

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 15 year old

For Kristian, Xbox isn’t just about playing games—it’s his way of staying close to the cousins and friends. Since losing his mom over three years ago and moving through several placements, gaming has been a way for him to keep those important connections strong. This year, a Sprayground backpack or Xbox gift cards would make his birthday unforgettable and help him hold onto the bonds he cherishes most.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for LaWayne

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 17 year old

LaWayne is a focused and determined gamer who enjoys strategy, teamwork, and tackling new challenges. He’s creative, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve and have fun. For his birthday, LaWayne would like to receive a Xbox gift card.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Levi

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 18 year old

Levi is an incredibly responsible young man who enjoys helping others. At school, he’s part of a program that supports new students by showing them around and helping them get settled. He has a strong interest in cars and loves spending time with his friends. Levi is kind, respectful, and always willing to lend a hand.

For his birthday, Levi would like to receive accessories for his new car.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Mando

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 16 year old

Mando is a strategic and focused gamer who loves solving problems, taking on new challenges, and working with others toward shared goals. He’s creative, competitive, and always eager to improve his skills. For his birthday, Mando would like to receive a Nike or Amazon gift card.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Milayah

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$100.00 Gift

❤️ 14 year old

Starting her freshman year of high school this year, Milayah is a happy and social teen who enjoys sports, friends, and outings like Dave & Buster’s. She’s also a girlie girl at heart, with a love for perfume and self-care. For her birthday, she would be thrilled with Sol de Janeiro perfume or a Bath & Body Works gift card.

Birthday Buddy Gifts for Zepplynn

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$75.00 Gift

❤️ 6 year old

Zepplynn is a bright and energetic 6-year-old who loves jumping, listening to kids’ songs, and exploring sensory play. Movement brings her so much joy, and her biggest wish is a Little Tykes indoor trampoline with handles to help her channel all that wonderful energy. This gift would bring endless smiles and make playtime extra special for Zepplynn!

Submit a Referral!

With your support, birthdays become more than a date on a calendar. They become a day to look forward to all year long, and a memory that lasts forever. Are you caring for a child impacted by foster care? Refer them to our Birthday Buddies program today.

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