THE KURTZ FAMILY........OUR ADOPTION JOURNEY

We are so thankful for friends and family who are supporting us on this journey. Many of you have asked about donations. We are taking doantions over to Ethiopia for the Foster Home as well as CHOIR (see link for more information on CHOIR). I asked Deb from Cafac to email an updated list of things that they need on an ongoing basis. They do request the items be new as their government does not want any used items brought into their country. We really appreciate all of your help in whatever way you can. I am beginning to gather items now so it is not so rushed when it is time to travel. If you could help in anyway it would be much appreciated.


Cloth diapers
Disposable diapers
Crib mattress covers
Baby duvet blanket covers
Nipples /bottles
Fitted crib sheets
Cloth crib quilts (not knitted)
Scabies/lice remedies- creams and shampoos
Hydrocortizone crème and "Peneten" Diaper Rash ointment
Zincofax Ointment for Diaper rash
Shoes for kids up to age 6 years.
Clothes for children up to 10 years of age
Socks (all sizes)
Hair elastics/ pik combs/ hair clips/pony tail holders/hair brushes
Collapsible play pens
Twin bed sheets
Twin bed quilts
Giant Lego blocks/ dump trucks/dolls
Towels, face cloths, tea towels, wash cloths
Medicines

If you are bringing in cash donations this could help to purchase one or more of these items:

mesh for the staircase and observatory from the second floor.
change tables for baby and toddler rooms
cupboards and shelving for all children's rooms
Filing cabinet or something for files at clinic
playpens at least 6 - nylon so can be wiped down easily.
Garbage cans for all rooms and bathrooms
Laundry baskets for all rooms
Cleaning supply room with locked cabinet
A generous supply of buckets, mops etc for cleaning staff. .
6 excersausers for toddlers
highchairs- 6 at least.
Toy box and toys for each room and outside
Decorations for rooms- ie alphabet, pictures
Bulletin boards of pictures of families in living room
Baby scale for clinic
possibly a small 'tub" for every child to have under their bed for their clothes etc.

CHOIR PROJECTS:

all school supplies,
Crayons, coloring books, pencils, erasers, pens
Art Supplies
Sports equipment –like soccer balls, footballs, volleyball,
Skipping ropes, and other children’s games
Stickers, beading projects,
Clothing for kids from size 3 – 14
Shoes for ages 3 years old to 16 years old