Beyond the Bag

Transform a Courtroom

At Day 1 Bags, we believe that every child deserves to feel celebrated—especially on life-changing days like adoptions and reunifications. One of our newest and most heartwarming initiatives is the “Beyond the Bag” campaign, which transforms ordinary courtrooms into joyful spaces filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Creating Moments That Matter

1. Through this campaign, we participate in courtroom ceremonies by:

Filling jury boxes with high-quality stuffed animals—each one ready to be “adopted” by the child.
Giving every child the chance to select a stuffed juror, and name them to become part of their forever family.
Providing a personalized Adoption Decree, officially naming their new cuddly companion.

2. Even better, we extend this invitation to siblings and other children in the family to take part in this experience—turning the day into a shared celebration and forever memory for the whole family.

3. These small touches create lasting emotional memories that honor the significance of the last day of foster care.

Sponsor a Juror and Adoption Decree on this Milestone Day

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We firmly believe and take stewardship over your financial donations seriously. 92 cents of every dollar donated to the Day 1 Bags goes towards directly serving youth experiencing foster care and at-risk youth.