Donations accepted on Mondays 10-2 (if another day needed text for appointment)

Welcome OCFC

To make an appointment call or text during open hours

Mission Statement

The Oakland County Foster Closet offers supportive services, supplies, and aid to children in the foster care system and to those in crisis situations at no cost.

It is our mission to foster hope, love, and community one child at a time!

Monthly OCFC Supporter

Help Our Cause

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

Who We Are

Our Story

Foster mom Michele Austin founded Oakland County Foster Closet in 2013. She knew firsthand that foster children often enter the system with nothing but the

clothes on their backs, so she collected donations like clothing, shoes, bedding and diapers, and operated the closet out of her home. As OCFC grew in popularity

among families in need, the nonprofit organization moved into an office building.

In 2023, OCFC moved into a 4,000-square-foot building in Farmington Hills that enables foster and low-income families to “shop” for what they need, with all items free of charge. OCFC continues to expand and is seeking a forever home that is between 12,000 and 15,000 square feet. This larger space will allow OCFC to serve more foster and low-income families, and to provide more basic needs that build up and strengthen the community.

Our Services

OCFC helps reduce financial strain for foster families by freeing up funds that would otherwise be used to fulfill immediate needs like clothing and diapers, which are not always paid for by state agencies. This enables foster families to use their funds to help children adapt to their homes. OCFC also helps low-income families who need these same items for their children.

Our Impact

At OCFC, we strive to empower foster families by providing necessary resources and support. Our mission is to ensure that every child has a loving environment to grow and thrive.

Meet our Executive Board of Directors

Donation items accepted

Clothing

(Preemie - teenage) New or very gently used spring /summer

Coats

New or very gently used , spring/summer coats

Strollers

All types except jogging ones. Please clean before donating

Bedding

Twin and full sheets, throw blankets, new pillows

Suitcases

New and gently used, and duffle bags

Ikea Bags

Our most used bags for foster parents and case workers

Full Size Hygiene

Shampoo/Conditioner, Body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes

all ages baby up to teen

About Oakland County Foster Closet

Hygiene kit $30

Birthday in a Bag $10

Hygiene kit $30

Socks, underwear, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, comb or brush, deodorant, washcloth or loofah and a drawstring bag.

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Diaper Bag $25

Birthday in a Bag $10

Hygiene kit $30

Diapers, wipes, onesies, butt cream, 4oz. bottles, baby wash/shampoo, lotion, teether, nail kit, hair brush

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Birthday in a Bag $10

Birthday in a bag party for 8!

Cake mix, frosting, 7" plates, candles, luncheon napkins, plastic forks, birthday banner, 10"x12" or 10" x 13" gift bag.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at by text 248-419-4487 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How do I shop at the Oakland County Foster Closet?

We help children in the Foster, Adoptive, legal guardianship, Low Income, at risk, Refugees, school system.

Foster/ Adoptive / Legal guardianship

Current Michigan ID
Placement paperwork for EACH child
Adoption papers of EACH child
Legal court guardianship of EACH child

Low Income/at risk, Refugees, School Referral* , Agency Referral*

Current Michigan ID
Birth certificate for EACH child
Active Michigan EBT card with APP in client's name
Referral form from agency/ sending you to us must be emailed over * appointment to follow

Contact Us

Oakland County Foster Closet

24400 Sinacola Ct, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, USA

248-419-4487 info@ocfostercloset.org

Our Hours

Open today

10:00 am – 02:00 pm

Shopping experiences are by appointment only.

**Donations only taken on Mondays 10-2**

How we operate

OCFC is a 501c (3) non-profit, 100% volunteer run organization that provides, at no cost, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, school supplies and much more to foster, at-risk, adopted and qualified low-income children. OCFC operates on monetary, in-kind donations, fundraisers, and grants. Everything goes to benefit children.