Parker's Closet

Parker’s Closet was named after Freedom Youth Foundation’s founder’s daughter, Parker.  Parker has a huge heart for foster youth.  She attends the events and engages, supports, inspires and befriends the youth.  She loves to shop, and with the help of her grandma (Kiki), she carefully selects clothes and other items for the kids, to ensure there is a variety of things they can choose from when they visit the closet.   

This free program provides a comforting and empowering experience for the foster youth because they get to make choices of their own – something they rarely get to do. 

Who is it for? 

Parker’s Closet in Boise is open to serve families who need assistance for their foster, kinship, and adopted youth, as well as youth at the Payette Assessment Care Center (PACC), up to age 18. 

In addition, Parker’s Closet provides clothing and essential items for emergency placements at the PACC in Payette. Each new arrival receives a special welcome bag that includes a stuffed animal, a blanket, a pillowcase of their choice, and hygiene supplies. If additional clothing is needed, they can shop at our Boise location, and if we don’t have what they’re looking for, we offer a unique opportunity to shop for brand-new clothes with one of our amazing volunteers. 

Since this program is specifically for foster, kinship and adopted youth we encourage you to leave your biological children at home to ensure that the biological youths don’t feel overlooked or left out during the shopping experience.   

Where Do the Clothes Come From 

All items in Parker’s Closet are new and free.  We have partnerships with retail stores, like Old Navy.  We also have friends that purchase items for the closet from retail stores like Target, Walmart, Vans and American Eagle.  Finally, if we can’t get what we need, we have donors who contribute funds so that we can keep the closet stocked.   

How it Works 

• If you’re interested in a bi-annual shopping experience for your kids, please email your request to us at parkerscloset@freedom-youth.org.  

• We will respond to your email with a link to an application.  

• Once you have submitted the application, if you are approved, one of our amazing volunteers will contact you and share the link to the calendar.   

• Parker’s Closet is located in the offices of Freedom Youth Foundation at 9233 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83714. 

• Appointment time duration is based on the number of kids you are signing up.  Parents are required to stay with their youth during the experience. 

• Childcare is not provided, but we do have an activity center in our lounge to keep youth that have completed their shopping experience to hang out. Adult supervision is required.   

• Closet hours are as follows: 

• September Thru April:  Tuesday & Thursday 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

• May Thru August: Tuesday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Thursday’s 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

• Clothing Available

• Pants or shorts

• T-shirts / blouses (spring & summer) 

• Long-sleeved shirts and/or sweaters (fall & winter) 

• Seasonal items (i.e. gloves, scarves, beanies, hats, flip flops, bathing suits, etc.) 

• Jacket 

• Shoes 

Appointment Cancellation Policy 

Your commitment to foster, kinship and adopted youth in our community is truly invaluable, and we are proud to offer your kids the opportunity to shop for new clothes free of charge.  We understand that life happens, and you may need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.  All we ask is for a common courtesy of notifying us immediately if you’re unable to make the appointment.  This small gesture makes a big difference in helping us manage our volunteer resources effectively.  

We are blessed and excited to provide this opportunity for your foster, kinship or adopted children.  We ask that you only take what is needed, so that we have enough for all the families that require this support.   

If you have any questions, please email us at parkerscloset @ freedom-youth.org