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500 Kids, 500 Lives, 500 Backpacks

21 Down. 479 to Go. Help Us Reach 500!

The 500 Backpack Challenge is officially underway! And we already have some exciting news… 21 BACKPACKS BUILT! That means 21 kids entering foster care will receive a backpack filled with essentials, care, and a reminder that their communit

Give. Build. Connect. Help Us Build 500 Backpacks!

What if you could make a difference in the life of a child entering foster care? You can. And there isn't just one way to do it. At Care Package Inbound, we believe everyone has something they can contribute. That's why we're asking our com

The 500 Backpack Challenge Starts NOW!

The 500 Backpack Challenge is here! From August 27 through October 31, Care Package Inbound has one BIG goal: BUILD 500 BACKPACKS! And we need YOU to help us get there! Every backpack we build is more than just a bag filled with essentia

Remarkably Resilient

Three sisters grew up in the same house, yet each carried a completely different experience of trauma out of it. In this episode of Packed with Purpose, Kathleen and Karen, authors of Remarkably Resilient: Community Matters, share their sto

Kickin' it with Ken with guest Jessica Silvey with Care Package Inbound

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is having the opportunity to share the heart behind Care Package Inbound. CPI Co-Founder Jessica Silvey recently joined the “Kickin’ It with Ken” podcast to talk about our mission and the differen

Understanding the Link Between Human Trafficking and Foster Care in Our Latest Podcast

Human trafficking is a hidden crisis affecting millions worldwide, and its connection to the foster care system is a critical issue that often goes unnoticed. In our latest podcast episode, we explore this complex relationship, shedding lig

Kansas City Needs Us: Help Support Victims of Human Trafficking During the FIFA World Cup

As Kansas City prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, there’s another reality growing behind the scenes that many people are not talking about enough, the increase in human trafficking that often follows major global events. If you haven’t al

From 0 to 4 Kids in 68 Days

What would you do if your life changed overnight? In this powerful episode of Packed with Purpose, we sit down with a couple whose story isn’t just inspiring, it’s stretching. Their journey into foster care didn’t follow a clean, predictabl

Packed With Purpose is live!

There are moments when something moves from an idea…to a conversation…to something that can truly make an impact. Today is one of those moments. We’re excited to officially launch Packed With Purpose , the Care Package Inbound podcast dedic

Johnson County Post

Co-founders Jessica Silvery and Chris Youngdale sat down with the Johnson County Post and shared their heart for Kansas City and the work they are doing with CPI. Check out the amazing article below and see how you can help make a differenc

The Dawn Of Dignity

Care Package Inbound Newsletter February 2026 Written by Austin Fitzgerald Dignity is not just something you have to earn, but it’s something you are born with. From the oldest among us, to the most vulnerable entering into this world, we

PODCAST Trailer

We’re LIVE! ️I’m beyond excited to share the launch of Packed With Purpose , the new podcast from Care Package Inbound dedicated to shedding light on foster care in Kansas & Missouri . Watch the trailer: Every year, thousands of youth

The Definition of DignitY

Care Package Inbound Newsletter January 2026 Written by Austin Fitzgerald As we enter 2026, January is a month filled with many goals and aspirations. Some are attainable, some are bold, and others require effort beyond what we see in the p

The Donation of Providing Dignity

Written by Austin Fitzgerald Every two minutes, one child will enter into the foster care system. One child going from a life of love, hope, and stability, to a place of confusion, betrayal, and sadness. No matter if they are 2 years or 12,

The Declaration Of Promoting Dignity

Written by Austin Fitzgerald Have you ever wondered what the first 48 hours feel like for a child entering foster care? Everything familiar is suddenly gone, home, friends, clothes, even their toothbrush. It’s a moment filled with uncertain

The Deliverance Of Dignity

Care Package Inbound Newsletter October 2025 Written by Austin Fitzgerald “Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we...

Johnson County nonprofit gifts foster kids care packages to help difficult transitions

Check out this new article for our event coming up on 9/27/2025. Johnson County nonprofit gifts foster kids care packages to help...

A Drop of Dignity

Care Package Inbound Newsletter September 2025 Written by Austin Fitzgerald “Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did...