Holiday Magic is a 25+ year program that provides eligible youth in foster care with gifts during the winter holiday season. Every year, the program serves more than 5,000 youth across Washington State. Treehouse runs this program in the hopes that it provides youth with positive experiences that lead to identity development, a sense of belonging, and helps build healthy relationships with caregivers.
Who is eligible?
- Children placed in out-of-home care on a Shelter Care Order
- Dependent children of the state of Washington who are:
- In an out-of-placement home, including tribal children who are state dependents
- Age 18 or older and participating in the Extended Foster Care/Foster Programs
- Served under the courtesy supervision and residing in another region of the state
- Served under the Interstate Compact of Children (ICPC) residing in another state
Who is not eligible?
Children or youth in a trial return home, on a voluntary placement agreement or not in a dependency
When can caregivers order gifts?
- Registration for gifts opens in early October. All caregivers of eligible youth will receive an email or mailed letter after their referral has been received and processed informing them of their eligibility and the process for requesting items.
- Gifts need to be requested by Nov. 19 to arrive before the winter holidays.
- Gifts can be requested until Dec. 17, but these later requests will likely be delivered in early January.
How can caregivers make a request?
Online registration is preferred. Requests can be submitted online or by calling Holiday Magic’s registration line at 206-267-5111.
Please note that caregivers are encouraged be the ones to submit requests. If this is not possible, caregivers must be consulted on gift choice.
