Project Foster

Project Foster Providing hope and support for Orange County’s foster children, one suitcase at a time The idea quickly snowballed from there, and Project Foster was born.

A Dana Point Women's Club Philanthropy

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The concept for Project Foster (formerly, "My Own – A Case for Kids”) was born in December 2022, by founder Debby Thrailkill when she and her husband Joe decided to introduce their grandkids to a community service project - providing foster kids with much needed personal belongings. The family met at a local store and filled new rolling suitcases with es

sentials including clothing, hygiene items, pajamas, a pillowcase, blanket, books and a handwritten note of encouragement. The items were received with gratitude from Orange County’s Child and Family Services personnel, and with joy from the young recipients. After sharing the heartwarming story via social media, others decided to join in with their own families. Foster Children are typically removed from their homes at a moment’s notice and are handed a plastic trash bag to quickly collect their belongings. Often, because of the inherent trauma in the situation, they manage to bring very little with them. These children are often left to deal with traumatic separations with little dignity and hope. Now sponsored as the official philanthropy of the Dana Point Women's Club, Project Foster (formerly My Own – A Case for kids) has provided over 2,800 new rolling suitcases to foster youth in Orange County. Each suitcase provides vulnerable kids with belongings to call their own – clothing essentials, personal care items, sheets, a handmade pillowcase, a blanket, school supplies, books/toys and most importantly, hope. The program is currently expanding to serve children referred by school guidance counselors, social workers and homeless advocates. We welcome and would be extremely grateful for any monetary or item donation, all of which goes directly to the children.

Thank you to our for the 11 gorgeous blankets she donated to . We love including a comfort item in every bag we pa...
05/31/2026

Thank you to our for the 11 gorgeous blankets she donated to . We love including a comfort item in every bag we pack, and these will mean so much to our foster kids. 💚

Meet the Surfside Quilters Guild, our beloved who continue to bless with their generosity and talent. ❤️Nothing says...
05/27/2026

Meet the Surfside Quilters Guild, our beloved who continue to bless with their generosity and talent. ❤️

Nothing says “ Someone cares. You matter.” like beautiful homemade gifts, and today, this amazing group delivered 15 gorgeous quilts for our foster kids. (These are in addition to the many quilts and pillowcases these women have contributed over the years.) Thank you ! We sincerely love and appreciate you, and your gorgeous gifts bring comfort to so many children. 🙏

Thank you to those of you who generously donated sheet sets last week. 🧡 We are still in need of Twin XL sheet sets to p...
05/20/2026

Thank you to those of you who generously donated sheet sets last week. 🧡 We are still in need of Twin XL sheet sets to pack in our bags, and someone just found them at Costco available for a steal: South Point Home Fashions Microfiber 4-piece Sheet Set is on sale in-store at Costco for only $7.99! (This price seems to be limited to in store, as these sheets are available for $12.99 on Costco online.) Please add a pack to your cart if you can.

Donations are accepted at Project Foster’s warehouse in San Juan Capistrano’s Business Center: 27130 Paseo Espada, Suite 1402, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Take the second left after the fountain. Ring doorbell on the left.). (*New items only. Books can be gently used.) Open on Mondays and Wednesdays from
10:30AM-12:30PM, and Tuesdays from 1:30-3PM. Email [email protected] for questions or to schedule your drop-off if none of those times work.

Thank you so much to DJ Oliveras and the great group of boys from who visited this weekend and not only packed 12 s...
05/18/2026

Thank you so much to DJ Oliveras and the great group of boys from who visited this weekend and not only packed 12 suitcases, but donated socks, crayons, and coloring books, and even made a cash donation. Truly extraordinary. Thank you!

🚨 URGENT ‼️ has more than 80 bags scheduled to ship out in May, and we are all out of Twin XL Sheet sets to include in...
05/16/2026

🚨 URGENT ‼️ has more than 80 bags scheduled to ship out in May, and we are all out of Twin XL Sheet sets to include in our suitcases. (These can be bought for $10/set at Target: https://www.target.com/p/twin-twin-xl-microfiber-sheet-set-blue-micro-floral-room-essentials-8482/-/A-91972743) Can you donate a set?

Donations are accepted at Project Foster’s warehouse in San Juan Capistrano’s Business Center: 27130 Paseo Espada, Suite 1402, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (Take the second left after the fountain. Ring doorbell on the left.). (*New items only. Books can be gently used.) Open on Mondays and Wednesdays from
10:30AM-12:30PM, and Tuesdays from 1:30-3PM. Email [email protected] for questions or to schedule your drop-off if none of those times work.

Many thanks to the Edwards Lifesciences team which brought donated contents and suitcases and joined Project Foster volu...
05/13/2026

Many thanks to the Edwards Lifesciences team which brought donated contents and suitcases and joined Project Foster volunteers yesterday for a group packing event: ☺️

05/06/2026
May is , and yesterday, Project Foster Founder and Development Director, Debby Thrailkill represented Project Foster ...
05/06/2026

May is , and yesterday, Project Foster Founder and Development Director, Debby Thrailkill represented Project Foster at a presentation from the OC Board of Supervisors on and this month’s important mission. We were honored that Vice Chair and Supervisor spoke on the important work that is doing. Thank you for the beautiful certificate and your kind words acknowledging our philanthropic program. ☺️

Look at the detail on these gorgeous and playful quilts donated by Surfside Quilters! 🦒 Perfect for kids, and a forever ...
05/01/2026

Look at the detail on these gorgeous and playful quilts donated by Surfside Quilters! 🦒 Perfect for kids, and a forever keepsake, these will bring so much comfort to our foster children. Thank you ! 🩷

Thank you to the exceptional helpers from who came by our warehouse yesterday and not only packed 20 suitcases for Te...
04/30/2026

Thank you to the exceptional helpers from who came by our warehouse yesterday and not only packed 20 suitcases for Teen Boys in , but made in kind donations, as well. Above and beyond. We are so grateful for your support.

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27130 Paseo Espada, Suite 1402
San Juan Capistrano, CA
92675

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 1:30pm - 3pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday 1:30pm - 3pm

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