Birthday Salutes

Recently, a Charleston County boy was placed in the care of the Department of Social Services on his sixth birthday, but he did not even realize that his birthday was supposed to be a day to celebrate. He had never received a birthday gift. But with a bag of toys, clothes, and games, HALOS made sure that he knew someone cared and that his birthday truly was a cause for celebration.

For children in foster care, birthdays can be a painful reminder of all the things in life that they don’t have. On a day that many children, look forward to all year long, children in foster care can feel lonelier than ever.

To help foster children get through this difficult time, HALOS sends birthday cards and gifts to every child in foster care in Charleston County. With this gesture, we let children in foster care know that someone out there cares about them.
And with a small donation, you can help make a difference. Through the Birthday Salutes program, you can sponsor children in your community to make sure they have something to celebrate on their special day.