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Duffle Bag/Luggage Donation Announced at ChildNet Headquarters

June 2, 2026 | Laine

Three women smile together as the young girl in the center holds an open duffle bag, wearing a "Doing Good" T-shirt. With ChildNet banners and luggage donation items behind them, they show their support for children in need. Lifestyle

This new initiative for foster youth was implemented on National Foster Care Day

On National Foster Care Day, State Representative Robin Bartleman and State Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman joined community leaders at ChildNet in Broward County to spotlight a critical issue impacting children entering foster care: the lack of reusable duffle bags/luggage to carry their personal belongings. With the help of community partners, more than 100 reusable duffle bags and pieces of luggage were donated to local foster youth, replacing the all-too-common use of trash bags reinforcing a simple but powerful message of respect. For more information or to coordinate a donation, contact ChildNet at 954-414-6000 or visit childnet.us.

Three adults stand smiling in front of a step-and-repeat ChildNet banner. One wears a blazer, another a blue dress, and the third a white ChildNet polo shirt. A donated duffle bag is visible in the foreground, highlighting their luggage donation effort. Lifestyle

Two smiling adults in ChildNet polo shirts stand by a table with donated duffle bags and a ChildNet banner behind them, appearing to participate in a luggage donation event or gathering. Lifestyle

A group of seven adults stands behind a table covered with duffel bags for a ChildNet duffle bag donation. More bags and suitcases are in the background, and everyone appears smiling in the well-lit indoor setting. Lifestyle

Four women stand side by side, smiling in front of a ChildNet banner. Tables behind them display bags and supplies, highlighting a Luggage Donation drive at this indoor event or gathering. Lifestyle

A diverse group of eight people, including a child, stand indoors wearing “Doing Good” shirts. They smile at the camera, holding duffle bags and supplies, with bins and a “ChildNet” banner in the background, supporting luggage donation. Lifestyle

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