Debbie Sutcliffe is encouraging people to donate to this year's Pyjama Drive. Photo / Michael Cunningham
When children unexpectedly have to move out of their home and into a caregiver's home it can be traumatic - but a bag filled with pyjamas, teddies and other treats can make it a bit better.
Debbie Sutcliffe from Foster Hope Northland, a non-for-profit charity, is calling on locals to
get involved with the annual Pyjama Drive and donate new pyjamas that will become part of overnight bags for Northland foster children.
"A lot of the things these kids get are second hand, so it's nice to give them something new," she said.
"Sometimes these kids have to leave their homes at short notice and they don't have time to pack.
"It can be traumatic so it's nice if they've got something." The pyjamas go into overnight backpacks filled with "things kids would take on a sleepover" including all hygiene products and something special, such as a teddy bear, books or toys.
