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What is Day 1 Bags?
Day 1 Bags is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality bags and essential items to youth in foster care. We replace trash bags with durable luggage, offering dignity and support during life transitions.
We support youth in foster care across the United States—whether they’re transitioning between placements, attending court, graduating high school, or aging out of care.
Our bags are built to last and backed by a lifetime warranty. We offer high-quality duffels, backpacks, lunch bags, and vital document bags—never trash bags or low-cost substitutes.
Each year, we celebrate foster youth graduating from high school by gifting them handmade quilts and meaningful items to honor their accomplishments.
No. Our bags are provided empty to allow each agency or caregiver to fill them with items that meet the specific needs of the child.
No. To ensure safety, dignity, and licensing compliance, we only accept new, unused items.

You can request bags by completing the form on our website. Just select the items you need and submit your request online.

Yes! We welcome bulk requests from counties, DFPS offices, Rainbow Rooms, and other child welfare partners. If your state has proper luggage legislation in place, we may coordinate with state-funded agencies accordingly.
In most cases, no. Thanks to our donors, bags are provided at no cost to agencies. In some states, funding is available through legislation or public partnerships.
We’re funded entirely through private donations, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. We do not receive government funding. This allows 100% of public donations to directly support youth in foster care.
Yes. Day 1 Bags is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes after your donation.
Absolutely. You can designate your sponsorship or donation to a specific state or region during checkout or when completing a sponsorship form.

No Child in [State Name] Should Carry Their Life in a Trash Bag

[Kids] / "Children in foster care"

[Entering] / "Children entering care"

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Dear [Legislator Name],

Right now, … children are living in foster care in ….
Each year, approximately … children enter care.

No child should carry their life in a trash bag.

This is a small investment to protect dignity during one of the hardest days of a child’s life.

I respectfully ask you to support legislation or agency policy ensuring no child entering foster care is given a trash bag for their belongings.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, State]

CC: dignitynottrash@gmail.com

Dear [Pastor/Leader Name],

In …, approximately … children enter foster care each year.
During removal, some are still given trash bags to carry their belongings.

Would our community consider supporting a dignity initiative to ensure every child receives proper luggage?

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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