Make a Difference for a Maine Family This Year

Sponsor a Child or Teenager in Need!

Child receives a care package from Christmas / Winter Essentials ProgramYou can make the winter season bright for a child or teen by sponsoring a care package for them, filled with winter essentials, toys, hygiene items, and games. It’s simple to get started!

Did you know that 42% of families in Maine struggle to meet their basic needs? That’s nearly half of Maine’s families! This stark statistic underscores the importance of our Christmas / Winter Essentials Program, which aims to provide relief to families earning at or below 133% of the federal poverty level. Your involvement as a child/teen sponsor truly makes a difference for a Maine child and their family.

Get Started!

  1. SELECT AN ITEM LIST: Choose one (or more!) of the age-specific lists below.
  2. SHOP WITH PURPOSE: Purchase all the items on your chosen list(s). Make sure all items are brand new.
  3. DELIVER YOUR CARE PACKAGE: Bring your donations to the Maine Children's Home Christmas/Winter Essentials Program. Early deliveries—ideally before the first week of December—allow us to help even more families!

Once you’ve assembled your care package, our dedicated staff and volunteers will ensure it reaches families in need. Deliver your items to the second building on the right at our campus located at 93 Silver Street, Waterville. The building right behind pine trees and picnic tables! We welcome donations Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Do You Want Your Business to Sponsor a Child?

Your business can sign up to sponsor a child or teen through our Giving Tree campaign. Register to join the campaign by tapping or clicking the button below.

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Item Lists for Children and Teens

Explore the PDF lists below to find the perfect items for your age-specific care package. Choose and click/tap an an age below to download and print that list to get started on making a difference today!

Girl - Age 3 Months

Girl - Age 6 Months

Girl - Age 1 Year

Girl - Age 2 Years

Girl - Age 3 Years

Girl - Age 4 Years

Girl - Age 5 Years

Girl - Age 6 Years

Girl - Age 7 Years

Girl - Age 8 Years

Girl - Age 9 Years

Girl - Age 10 years

Girl - Age 11 Years

Girl - Age 12 Years

Girl - Age 13 Years

Girl - Age 14 Years

Girl - Age 15 Years

Girl - Age 16 Years

Girl - Age 17 Years

Boy - Age 3 Months

Boy - Age 6 Months

Boy - Age 1 Year

Boy - Age 2 Years

Boy - Age 3 Years

Boy - Age 4 Years

Boy - Age 5 Years

Boy - Age 6 Years

Boy - Age 7 Years

Boy -Age 8 Years

Boy - Age 9 Years

Boy -Age 10 years

Boy - Age 11 Years

Boy - Age 12 Years

Boy - Age 13 Years

Boy - Age 14 Years

Boy - Age 15 Years

Boy - Age 16 Years

Boy - Age 17 Years

 

Below is a full view of all of the age-specific item lists:

Girl – Age 3 months
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 3-6 months
  • Pajamas – size 3-6 months
  • Package of socks – size child infant 3-6 months
  • Diapers – size 2
  • Winter Hat & Mittens – size child toddler
  • Snowsuit – size 3-6 months
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Developmental Toys, Music, Lights, Animals

 

Girl – Age 6 months
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 6-9 months
  • Pajamas – size 6-9 months
  • Package of socks – size child infant 6-12 months
  • Diapers – size 3
  • Winter Hat & Mittens – size child infant 6-12 months
  • Snowsuit – size 6-9 months
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Developmental Toys, Music, Lights

 

Girl – Age 1
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 12-18 months
  • Pajamas – size 12 months
  • Package of socks – size child infant 12-24 months
  • Diapers – size 4
  • Winter Hat & Mittens – size child toddler
  • Winter Coat – size 12-18 months
  • Winter Boots – size 7 toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Developmental Toys, Music, Lights, Animals

 

Girl – Age 2
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 2T
  • Pajamas – size 2T
  • Package of socks – size child 2T/3T
  • Package of underwear – size 2T/3T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens– size child toddler
  • Winter Coat – size 2T
  • Winter Boots – size 8 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Blocks & Building, Music, Pretend Play, Stuffed Animal

 

Girl – Age 3
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 3T
  • Pajamas – size 3T
  • Package of socks – size child 3T/5T
  • Package of underwear – size 3T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens – size child toddler
  • Winter Coat – size 3T
  • Winter Boots – size 9 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Sensory Toys, Coloring, Animals, Minnie & Mickey Mouse, Books, Wooden Puzzles

 

Girl – Age 4
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 4T
  • Pajamas – size 4T
  • Package of socks – size child small
  • Package of underwear – size 4T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child small
  • Winter Coat – size 4T
  • Winter Boots – size 10 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Dolls, Coloring, Dress-up, Princesses, Making music

 

Girl – Age 5
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 5T
  • Pajamas – size 5T
  • Package of socks – size child small
  • Package of underwear – size 4T/5T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child small
  • Winter Coat – size 5T
  • Winter Boots – size 11 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Arts & Crafts, Pretend Play, Dress up, Stuffed Animals, Playing outside, Games

 

Girl- Age 6
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 6
  • Pajamas – size 6
  • Package of socks – size child small
  • Package of underwear – size 6
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child small
  • Winter Coat – size 6
  • Winter Boots – size 12 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Dancing, Barbies, Arts & Crafts, Surprise toys, Mermaids, Fidgets

 

Girl- Age 7
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 7/8
  • Pajamas – size 7/8
  • Package of socks – size child medium
  • Package of underwear – size 7/8
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child medium
  • Winter Coat – size 7/8
  • Winter Boots – size 13 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Sensory toys, Pretend Play, Make-up, Rainbows and sparkles, Lego’s, Games

 

Girl – Age 8
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 8
  • Pajamas – size 8
  • Package of socks – size child medium
  • Package of underwear – size 8
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child medium
  • Winter Coat – size 8
  • Winter Boots – size 1 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Drawing & Painting, Playing outside, Slime, Arts & Crafts, Singing, Soccer

 

Girl- Age 9
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 10/12
  • Pajamas – size 10/12
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 10/12
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 10/12
  • Winter Boots – size 2 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Stickers, Posters, Reading, Mini-Crafts, Cats, Nail polish, Games

 

Girl- Age 10
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 10/12
  • Pajamas – size 10/12
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 10/12
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 10/12
  • Winter Boots – size 3 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Crafts, Squishmallows, Cooking, Sports, Science kits, Games, Fishing

 

Girl- Age 11
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 14/16
  • Pajamas – size 14/16
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 14/16
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 14/16
  • Winter Boots – size 4 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Bedroom décor, Posters, Make-up, Arts & Crafts, Drawing, Music, Crocheting

 

Girl- Age 12
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 18/20
  • Pajamas – size 18/20
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 18/20
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 18/20
  • Winter Boots – size 5 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Cooking, Reading, Painting, Make-up, Nail Polish, Stickers, Animals, Games

 

Teen Girl – Age 13
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Womens/Juniors Small
  • Pajamas – Womens/Juniors Small
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Womens/Juniors Small
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Womens
  • Winter Coat – Womens/Juniors Small
  • Winter Boots – size 6 Womens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Reading, Crafts, Crocheting, Stickers for water bottles, Bedroom décor

 

Teen Girl – Age 14
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Womens/Juniors Medium
  • Pajamas – Womens/Juniors Medium
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Womens/Juniors Medium
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Womens
  • Winter Coat – Womens/Juniors Medium
  • Winter Boots – size 7 Womens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Make-up, Coloring, Nail polish, Music, Squishmallows, Fuzzy Blankets, Games

 

Teen Girl – Age 15
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Womens/Juniors Large
  • Pajamas – Womens/Juniors Large
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Womens/Juniors Large
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Womens
  • Winter Coat – Womens/Juniors Large
  • Winter Boots – size 8 Womens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, Feminine Products, etc.)

Interests: Outside activities (camping & hiking), Reading, Journaling, Crafts, Playing sports

 

Teen Girl – Age 16
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Womens/Juniors XL
  • Pajamas – Womens/Juniors XL
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Womens/Juniors XL
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Womens
  • Winter Coat – Womens/Juniors XL
  • Winter Boots – size 9 Womens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, Feminine Products, etc.)

Interests: Jewelry, Bedroom décor, Posters, Horror/Mystery TV shows, Anime, Games

 

Teen Girl – Age 17
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Womens/Juniors XXL
  • Pajamas – Womens/Juniors XXL
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Womens/Juniors XXL
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Womens
  • Winter Coat – Womens/Juniors XXL
  • Winter Boots – size 10 Womens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, Feminine Products, etc.)

Interests: Painting/Drawing, Reading, Skin Care, Fuzzy Blankets, Jewelry, Journaling  

Boy – Age 3 months
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 3-6 months
  • Pajamas – size 3-6 months
  • Package of socks – size child infant 3-6 months
  • Diapers – size 2
  • Winter Hat & Mittens – size child toddler
  • Snowsuit – size 3-6 months
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Developmental Toys, Music, Lights, Animals

 

Boy – Age 6 months
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 6-9 months
  • Pajamas – size 6-9 months
  • Package of socks – size child infant 6-12 months
  • Diapers – size 3
  • Winter Hat & Mittens – size child infant 6-12 months
  • Snowsuit – size 6-9 months
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Developmental Toys, Music, Lights

 

Boy – Age 1
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 12-18 months
  • Pajamas – size 12 months
  • Package of socks – size child infant 12-24 months
  • Diapers – size 4
  • Winter Hat & Mittens – size child toddler
  • Winter Coat – size 12-18 months
  • Winter Boots – size 7 toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Developmental Toys, Music, Lights, Animals

 

Boy – Age 2
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 2T
  • Pajamas – size 2T
  • Package of socks – size child 2T/3T
  • Package of underwear – size 2T/3T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens– size child toddler
  • Winter Coat – size 2T
  • Winter Boots – size 8 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Blocks & Building, Music, Developmental Toys, Stuffed Animal

 

Boy – Age 3
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 3T
  • Pajamas – size 3T
  • Package of socks – size child 3T/5T
  • Package of underwear – size 3T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens – size child toddler
  • Winter Coat – size 3T
  • Winter Boots – size 9 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Sensory Toys, Coloring, Animals, Minnie & Mickey Mouse, Books, Wooden Puzzles

 

Boy – Age 4
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 4T
  • Pajamas – size 4T
  • Package of socks – size child small
  • Package of underwear – size 4T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child small
  • Winter Coat – size 4T
  • Winter Boots – size 10 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Dinosaurs, Wildlife, Stuffed Animals, Slime, Super Heroes

 

Boy – Age 5
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 5T
  • Pajamas – size 5T
  • Package of socks – size child small
  • Package of underwear – size 4T/5T
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child small
  • Winter Coat – size 5T
  • Winter Boots – size 11 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Science Kits, Robots, Stuffed Animals, Playing outside, Games

 

Boy- Age 6
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 6
  • Pajamas – size 6
  • Package of socks – size child small
  • Package of underwear – size 6
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child small
  • Winter Coat – size 6
  • Winter Boots – size 12 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Surprise toys, Fidgets, Military, Drawing, Super Heroes, Fuzzy Blankets

 

Boy- Age 7
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 7/8
  • Pajamas – size 7/8
  • Package of socks – size child medium
  • Package of underwear – size 7/8
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child medium
  • Winter Coat – size 7/8
  • Winter Boots – size 13 Toddler
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Lego Kits, Playing outside, Reading, Fishing

 

Boy – Age 8
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 8
  • Pajamas – size 8
  • Package of socks – size child medium
  • Package of underwear – size 8
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child medium
  • Winter Coat – size 8
  • Winter Boots – size 1 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Graphic Novels, Sports, Fortnite, Minecraft, Wrestling

 

Boy- Age 9
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 10/12
  • Pajamas – size 10/12
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 10/12
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 10/12
  • Winter Boots – size 2 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Games, Legos, Puzzles, Sensory Toys, Reading, Cooking

 

Boy- Age 10
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 10/12
  • Pajamas – size 10/12
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 10/12
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 10/12
  • Winter Boots – size 3 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Crafts, Nerf Guns, Sports, Science kits, Games, Fishing

 

Boy- Age 11
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 14/16
  • Pajamas – size 14/16
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 14/16
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 14/16
  • Winter Boots – size 4 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Music, LED lights, Sports, Science Kits, Camping, Fuzzy Blankets

 

Boy- Age 12
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – size 18/20
  • Pajamas – size 18/20
  • Package of socks – size child large
  • Package of underwear – size 18/20
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – size child large
  • Winter Coat – size 18/20
  • Winter Boots – size 5 Child
  • 2-3 toys/gifts
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Coloring Book & Crayons or Markers
  • 1 Game
  • 3 Stocking Stuffers

Interests: Anime, Super Heroes, Gaming, Legos, Bedroom décor

 

Teen Boy – Age 13
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Mens Small
  • Pajamas – Mens Small
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Mens Small
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Mens
  • Winter Coat – Mens Small
  • Winter Boots – size 6 Mens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Camping, Fishing, Outside activities, Music, Fuzzy Blankets

 

Teen Boy – Age 14
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Mens Medium
  • Pajamas – Mens Medium
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Mens Medium
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Mens
  • Winter Coat – Mens Medium
  • Winter Boots – size 7 Mens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Legos, Crafting, Crosswords, Puzzles, Reading, Science Kits

 

Teen Boy – Age 15
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Mens Large
  • Pajamas – Mens Large
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Mens Large
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Mens
  • Winter Coat – Mens Large
  • Winter Boots – size 8 Mens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Sports, Hunting, Fishing, Games, LED Lights, Drawing

 

Teen Boy – Age 16
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Mens XL
  • Pajamas – Mens XL
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Mens XL
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Mens
  • Winter Coat – Mens XL
  • Winter Boots – size 9 Mens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Gaming, Fortnite, Minecraft, Legos, Building, Anime

 

Teen Boy – Age 17
  • Long Sleeve Shirt & Pants – Mens XXL
  • Pajamas – Mens XXL
  • Package of socks
  • Package of Underwear- Mens XXL
  • Winter Hat & Waterproof Mittens/Gloves – Mens
  • Winter Coat – Mens XXL
  • Winter Boots – size 10 Mens
  • 2-3 gifts
  • Hygiene Supplies (Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Nail Care, etc.)

Interests: Sports, Reading, Music, Drawing, Bedroom décor