Used Car Seat and Stroller Donations Guidelines

To ensure they reflect the same care and dignity we offer all families, please review our guidelines below.

Approval Required: Due to limited space at our Resource Center, all used donations must be approved by our team prior to drop-off. Email info@fostervillagecharlotte.org with photos of your car seat and/or stroller. Please note the following requirements:

• Condition: Items must be completely cleaned and sanitized and in like-new condition (no frays, permanent marks, or damage). All straps, inserts, and buckles must be included and functional. We cannot accept car seats that have been involved in a car accident of any kind.

• Expiration Date: Items must be within at least two years of their expiration date. If no expiration date is listed, the item must not be more than four years old based on the manufacturer's date.

These guidelines help us ensure that all items we provide are safe, functional, and respectful for the families and children we serve.

Items We Cannot accept

• Luggage of any kind including suitcases and duffle bags

• Diapers outside the sizes included on our wish list

• Gently-used toys, clothing, books, furniture, or stuffed animals

Other Gently Used Items

For all other gently used items including cribs, clothing, bath seats, toys, and bicycles, we invite you to join our Foster Village Charlotte Swap group on Facebook. There you can post items for free and coordinate porch pickups directly with foster or kinship caregivers in the Charlotte area.

Together, we can ensure that every child and caregiver receives support that reflects dignity, safety, and love.