Charitable Programs
Explore how your support can help provide scholarships, essential supplies, and wellness resources to children and families in need. 100% of your donation goes directly to the program of your choice. Donate now to create lasting impact!
Sutton Rising Star Scholarship
This scholarship provides up to $1,000 for youth enrolled in behavioral or mental health services to help them pursue higher education, military service, or trade school.
Eligibility:
Minimum 20 days in behavioral health services
Must graduate from high school or GED program while in service
Proof of enrollment in college, trade school, military service, or Job Corps
Demonstrated need for education- or trade-related support
Application Deadline: May 30
Cassandra Robinson Rising Stars Scholarship
This scholarship awards up to $1,000 to high school seniors in foster care, recognizing their achievements and supporting their higher education, military service, or trade school journey.
Eligibility:
Minimum 60 days in foster care services
Must graduate from high school or GED program while in care
Proof of enrollment in college, trade school, military service, or Job Corps
Demonstrated need for education- or trade-related support
Application Deadline: May 30
Scholarships
Angel Tree Gift Drive
For over a decade, CTSCD has provided holiday gifts, a festive party, and a visit from Santa for children in foster care and behavioral health services. For many, this event is the highlight of their holiday season.
Ways to Contribute:
Host an Angel Tree – We provide a tree and tags listing a child’s wish list. Your group collects the gifts, and we handle pickup.
Distribute Angel Tree Tags – If you prefer not to host a tree, you can distribute wish-list tags for your team to fulfill, and we’ll collect the gifts.
Back-to-School Backpacks & Supplies
Each year, CTSCD helps children start school with the supplies they need to succeed. We collect backpacks, school supplies, and financial donations to support children in foster care and those receiving mental and behavioral health services.
Needed Supplies: Backpacks, notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, tissues, sanitizing wipes, and more.
Duffels for Dignity
Many children enter foster care under emergency circumstances, often with their belongings hastily packed in a trash bag. Duffels for Dignity provides children in foster care with duffel bags filled with essential items, including toiletries, a blanket, and a journal—offering them a small sense of stability and belonging.
Support for Children & Families
My Wellness Journey
Participants Receive:
My Wellness Journey workbook, tote bag, water bottle, and pen
Certificate of completion and a rewards card
Ways to Support:
Purchase the My Wellness Journey book on Amazon—proceeds fund workshops in underserved communities.
Make a donation to help provide books and wellness kits to participants.
Organizations can book an 8-hour corporate wellness workshop for employees. Contact nonprofit@ctscd.org for details.
Transit Cards
Transportation should never be a barrier to healthcare. CTSCD provides transit cards to ensure individuals can attend their critical appointments. Donations to this program directly fund transportation assistance.
A 4-week holistic health program designed to help individuals improve their mental and physical well-being through interactive workshops and personalized wellness planning.
Wellness & Accessibility
