Your donation will provide case management, crisis intervention, and/or therapeutic services to families in the following programs:

Children Who Witness Violence: Evidence-based practices for families with children who are exposed to violence in their homes and community.

Children of Incarcerated Parents: Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, case management, family mediation, and art workshops for children who have a parent incarcerated at Cuyahoga County’s Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) and their caregivers.

Defending Childhood Initiative: Screening, assessment, and therapy for children who have been exposed to violence and whose families are involved with the Cuyahoga County Department of Children and Family Services.

Family Housing Management: Short-term rental assistance and permanent supportive housing to help families transition quickly from emergency shelter to housing in the community. After families are housed, FrontLine case managers assist the family in addressing their needs which could include accessing benefits, employment, and child care to maintain their housing.

Forensics: Housing and mental health services to prevent recidivism and family homelessness for formerly incarcerated adults with a mental health diagnosis.

Supporting Families: Supporting Children helps children process the trauma of losing a parent to opioid overdose. The program utilizes the evidence-based intervention, Trauma Systems Therapy (TST).

Supportive Housing for Families: Case management and individual and family counseling for families who are experiencing homelessness and have at least one family member who is suffering from a mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families: Case management and behavioral health services to prevent homelessness and increase housing options for veterans and their families.

Traumatic Loss Response Team: Immediate, in-home services to mitigate the long-term effects of trauma for children who have experienced a traumatic loss, including the suicide, homicide, or accidental death of a loved one. Services include crisis stabilization, safety planning, trauma assessment, and diagnosis, and counseling for all impacted family members.

Young Adult Services: Helps parents (ages 18-24) who experience homelessness to obtain and maintain permanent housing. Many of those served have experience in foster care and/or as victims of childhood trauma.

Yes, that would be wonderful. Please click the “PURCHASE GIFTS” button and complete the form.

Yes, We will have designated dates and times to drop off items. Please click the “PURCHASE GIFTS” button and complete the form. We will follow up with you to coordinate your drop-off.

This year, Twinkle Shop will be held in person so that parents and children can choose the perfect present for their loved ones.

We will not be using the wishlist model this year.

Yes, you can purchase your own items and send them to FrontLine or you can purchase from our Amazon Wishlist. For both options, please make sure you fill out the form after clicking the “PURCHASING GIFTS” button.

The suggested gift price range is $30-$50

NOTE: ALL GIFTS SHOULD BE BRAND NEW.

PLEASE NO TOY WEAPONS

Common wish list requests by age groups include:

Infants: Baby toys, diapers (all sizes), baby hygiene kits, teething toys, bath toys, activity mats, soft books, and blankets.

Children: Legos, action figures, stuffed animals, arts and crafts, coloring supplies, books, jewelry-making kits, science kits, Play-Doh, and sports equipment.

Teens: Art supplies, wireless headphones, footballs, basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, craft kits for older teens, make-up kits, nail kits, eyelash sets, cologne, Bath and Body Works gift sets.

Adults: Bedding, and small kitchen items, towels, scented candles, jewelry, dinnerware, hat/glove sets, Bath and Body Works gift sets, perfume, cologne, robes, slippers, pots, and pans.

When picking out gifts, avoid choosing items that would be limited by size.

Absolutely! We are so grateful for your support and would love to highlight your company on our social media channels. Please send any photos and videos to Corrie Taylor with the subject line “Twinkle Shop Photos.” If you are dropping off gifts, we will take pictures that you can share with your participants. You can also post photos on your own company’s social media platforms, you can use the hashtag #twinkleshopCLE

You can tag us on our various social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn

The reality is that our families need joy and basic need items year-round. Any gifts that arrive after the event will be delivered to families.