KIDS IN NEED WAIKATO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR KIDS IN CARE, AGED 0-17 YEARS OLD.

We make each child a special care pack that has been thoughtfully put together by our amazing volunteers. Each care pack is personalised to the child’s age, size and interests, with products donated by the local community.

It's about making a difficult time just a little bit easier.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP KIDS IN NEED

Kids in Need Waikato wouldn’t be here without the continued support from our amazing community.

Here are some ways you can help Kids in Need.

Volunteer

Every year our amazing volunteers give over 8000 hours of their time to support the work of Kids in Need.

Volunteer with us

Sponsor Us

We are grateful for the incredible generosity of sponsors within our community to support our cause.

Sponsor us

Donate

Our care packs are made up of new and second hand items - many of which are donated by amazing individuals, groups and businesses in our community.

Donate

1567

Packs put together in 2024 so far

8000+

Volunteer hours each year

1595

Packs put together in 2023

135

Average number of packs put together each month

KIDS IN NEED WAS FOUNDED TO SUPPORT BOTH CHILDREN IN CARE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

Graeme and Linda Roil began fostering in 2014, focusing mainly on the support of newborns, and emergency and respite care for older children. They were deeply concerned with the level of support for both foster children and also their caregivers.

They began engaging with the community for donations and providing care packs to kids in need. This included children placed into foster care, and grandparents raising grandchildren.

Find out more and meet the team

WE PROVIDE PERSONALISED CARE PACKS FOR CHILDREN IN CARE, WAIKATO WIDE

Some of the towns we support are:

• Cambridge
• Coromandel
• Hamilton
• Kawhia
• Otorohanga
• Putāruru
• Raglan
• Rotorua
• Taumarunui
• Taupo
• Te Awamutu
• Te Kuiti
• Tokoroa

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Delighted

"My whanau who received your care packs on Monday were really appreciative... She has never seen her kids so delighted, so happy, for some time now. The kids loved that they had their own bags with their name on the tag too. Thank you so much"

Pure aroha

"Without your support and love things could be so much different!!! Love what you do, and appreciate your mahi and your big heart."

Doing it with a Smile

"As a Family Link Specialist for Kainga Ora, I am grateful to have been able to make referrals for families who are struggling to meet their children’s basic needs. Sourcing clothing, bedding, toys and school resources through Kids in Need has greatly improved the physical and emotional wellbeing of many children in social housing. Thanks for always being willing to meet these needs; and for doing it with a smile – every time! "