Christmas Gifts for San Diego Foster Kids
Organizations in San Diego, California such as Voices for Kids and Promises4Kids offer ways for generous individuals to donate Christmas gifts for children in the foster care system. Families can sponsor a foster kid and provide them with holiday gifts they probably wouldn't otherwise get. "Wish lists" usually include both useful items and things they can enjoy.
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Gift Cards
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Gift cards are ideal gifts if you're not given a wish list or specific information such as the child's age or clothing sizes. They allow kids to buy just about any item they desire, whether toiletries, clothing or music downloads. For high schoolers, buy gift cards for local San Diego eateries so children can visit them for lunch or after school. Another option is a prepaid credit card, accepted at any store or restaurant that accepts credit cards.
Bike
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A gift that kids of all ages will appreciate, a bike allows for recreation as well as transportation. Most San Diego streets and highways have bike paths to ensure bicyclist safety, and the city has numerous scenic bike paths through places like Mission Bay, Miramar Lake and Pamo Valley; include a bike helmet with your gift to promote safe riding. If you're shopping on a budget, visit your local thrift shop when looking for a bike.
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Museum Tickets
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San Diego has a variety of attractions geared toward children, including museums. For an entertaining and educational gift, buy a foster child a ticket to The San Diego Museum of Man, San Diego Natural History Museum or New Children's Museum. The San Diego Museum of Man features an interactive children's exhibit about Ancient Egypt and the San Diego Natural History Museum has exhibits featuring live animals. The New Children's Museum offers several workshops where kids can create crafts, paint and sculpt. Give the foster kid a family pass so his foster family can attend with him or include extra tickets for his friends.
Go San Diego Card
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Give a foster kid a Go San Diego Card, which gives her free admission to 50 San Diego attractions, including Legoland, SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo, Discovery Science Center and USS Midway Museum. Cards can last for one to seven consecutive days and you can visit an unlimited amount of attractions each day. With a Go San Diego card, you'll receive 55% off separate tickets, which will allow your child to invite friends at a lower cost.
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