As temperatures begin to drop across the state, StepStone Family & Youth Services of Kentucky is once again stepping in to ensure children in foster care feel warmth, comfort and a sense of belonging this winter through its annual “Wrapped in Love” blanket drive.
StepStone will be accepting donations of new and gently used blankets from February 2, 2026 through February 13, 2026, at locations across the state.
Each year, Wrapped in Love mobilizes community members, partners and volunteers throughout Kentucky to donate blankets, providing foster youth with a tangible reminder that they are cared for and supported by their community.
“Oftentimes, foster youth move in and out of foster homes without an item that truly feels like their own or brings the comfort of home,” said Kelsey Davis, National Foster Parent Recruitment Director at StepStone Family & Youth Services. “This blanket drive is a powerful reminder that even a simple blanket can provide warmth, security, and a sense of belonging. By donating, you can make a lasting impact on these children’s lives.”
Since its inception in 2020, Wrapped in Love has become a cornerstone of StepStone’s commitment to meeting both the emotional and practical needs of children and families, especially during times when they may feel most vulnerable.
StepStone Family & Youth Services helps connect children in need with foster families who can provide comforting, nurturing homes. The organization has been serving Kentucky for 30 years and provides foster care services, counseling, respite care, and training for foster parents. Through StepStone Family Therapy, the organization also offers evidence-based therapy services to individuals and families in Kentucky, with clinicians specializing in trauma, child and adolescent care, attachment issues, and anxiety and depression. StepStone is always looking for new foster families to help children in Kentucky communities who need safe, caring living environments.
StepStone Family & Youth Services has operations in nine states and is organizing blanket drives at all its locations this winter.
For a list of donation drop-off locations, please visit https://www.stepstoneyouth.com/wrapped-in-love-blanket-drive/.
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About StepStone Family & Youth Services
StepStone Family & Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
