Adopt-a-Family helps nearly 100 families

For nearly three decades, St. Louis County employees have helped families during the holidays with the Adopta-Family program. This program helps families who would not otherwise be able to provide gifts for their children and other loved ones.

In addition to clothes, toys, food, and household items, some families get a gift that will keep them safely in their homes this winter – their utility bills paid. Families also get bedding and mattresses. This year, 97 families were adopted.

The Older Resident Program in the Department of Human Services provides the staff support to coordinate the program, including identifying the families who will be adopted each year.