SWFL Santa's
There are many single mother households in SWFL. We at A Mom’s Helping Hand of SWFL are working hard to change their circumstances. We are trying to take away some of the barriers in their way, to offer some relief; some breathing room. To help the children and the moms. We can’t do this alone.
Our SWFL Santa's are the heart of our program. Thanks to the generosity of our Christmas donor's the family you have chosen receives the gift of a meaningful Christmas they may not otherwise received.
Each family has been carefully screened, meeting income, guardianship, residency and family structure. Some families may struggle monthly while others may live with their heads just above water making Christmas impossible without your assistance. Others may have simply fell on hard times this year and need a little help to get back on track.
No matter the reason that has brough a family to our program, when you choose to adopt one of our families, your gifts mean the world to them and brings smiles to children right here in our community.
Our SWFL Santa's are the heart of our program. Thanks to the generosity of our Christmas donor's the family you have chosen receives the gift of a meaningful Christmas they may not otherwise received.
Each family has been carefully screened, meeting income, guardianship, residency and family structure. Some families may struggle monthly while others may live with their heads just above water making Christmas impossible without your assistance. Others may have simply fell on hard times this year and need a little help to get back on track.
No matter the reason that has brough a family to our program, when you choose to adopt one of our families, your gifts mean the world to them and brings smiles to children right here in our community.
ADOPTION GUIDELINES
- YOUR COMMITMENT. Christmas is a special time for children, so we are focusing on them. The sponsor buys presents for the household family members: We suggest a minimum of 3 new presents for each child and 1 present for the mom. However, this is just a suggestion and we ask that you be as generous as you would like. Each family will provide a Family Wishlist to help by giving you a guide of items the family members want/need
- COSTS. The cost to adopt a family will of course depend on the size of the family you adopt. General guidelines are: Christmas Presents: $20 to $45 a person (average) We suggest a $20-$45 per person guideline for presents. You are not obligated to spend that amount. Some sponsors will spend more, while others who are creative or shop the pre-Christmas sales spend less.
- WHAT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED? You will receive a family wish list that provides you with the age and clothing size for each member of the family, as well as their preference for presents (clothes and/or toys). You are not bound by any stated preference.
- OTHER GIFTS. “Family” gifts – crock pots, electric frying pans, towels or bed linens – may be appropriate for parents. But keep in mind even a 40-year-old mother would enjoy a personal gift.
- WHEN TO DELIVER. Presents should be unwrapped and delivered on or before December 7th. It’s nice to have presents under the tree for a couple of days before Christmas! This also will give the families time to shop for anything on their children's list they may want to purchase. If you are interested in helping with Christmas dinner, we suggest an additional gift card to Publix. This is much easier since there are still a few weeks before Christmas. Drop off locations will be emailed once the adoption is processed. The email will be sent to the email you used when you registered.
- Gifts should be labeled. Presents should be labeled clearly with family number and child number. This allows us to distinguish between families once gifts have been picked up from each drop off location and sorting begins. If you purchase clothing, please include a gift receipt for size exchanges.
Your sacrifice has a tremendous psychological impact on your adopted family. Should your situation change at the last minute, please call us immediately at 941-999-1046 or email us so that we do not leave a family not being adopted.
Please note, we have families of several different walks of life, ages, family sizes etc. We do not just assist families with young children. Our guidelines are that the children be 18 or under. Single parents with kids over the age of 18 may still qualify if their child is enrolled in college. In which case, the parent is eligible until the child turns 21. Please keep this in mind as we have several families with teens and older children.
Register to become a SWFL Santa
- Be sure to read the adoption guidelines above.
- View available families and select a family for adoption here.
- Read and fill out the adoption registration form listed on the family profile.
- Shop! Adopters are asked to provide a minimum of 3 new gifts per child.
- You can fill out the tax deductible receipt for your donation by clicking here.
- Deliver the packages to the designated site on the date determined.