NOTICE: NEW Guidelines for Cards...
Because all cards are hand sorted by volunteers, please follow the guidelines below to help us sort faster and more efficiently!
- ALL cards must be HANDMADE: no store bought cards. Each card should be as special and personal as the child receiving it
- SIZE RECOMMENDATIONS: 5in x 7in (A7), 4in x 6in (A6) or 4 1/4in x 5 1/2 (A2)
- Our preferred method of shipping: USPS Medium Flat Rate Boxes
- Cards should be appropriate for ALL AGES
- Cards should be BLANK inside or contain a short sentiment such as "Happy Birthday" or "I believe in you and unicorns too!". Keep it short and sweet so foster care agencies can write to a child's specific needs
- We are only accepting BIRTHDAY and ENCOURAGEMENT cards. Check out our FREE phrases: Birthday Phrases & Encouragement Phrases
- Cards should be well-received across any demographic, religion, and culture
- ENVELOPES are required for each card (30 cards = 30 fitting envelopes). Place each card under the corresponding envelope flap - NOT inside the envelope
- Cards should be bundled in PACKS OF 10 and labeled Birthday or Encouragement. We ask that all card donations are a minimum of 1 pack = 10 cards and corresponding envelopes
- Bundle your cards using new cotton hair bands, string, ribbon, or paper bands. AVOID bands that will "bite" into the cards and envelops over time.
- All cards must be mailed to Cards For Cubs HQ
- Card designs can be replicated
- Shaker, spinner and window are accepted - we encourage CREATIVITY!
Cards will be reviewed by the CFC Team to ensure they are appropriate before sending out to Foster Agencies
Examples of Cards and How to Pack Them:
⇩ Bundle All Cards in Packs of 10 With Envelopes ⇩
⇩ Replicate OR Be Creative With Designs ⇩
⇩ Packs of 10 Go Into a USPS Box ⇩
- If you are sending less than 10 packs (100 cards), we recommend placing them in a USPS Padded Envelopes.
- If you are sending over 10 packs (100 cards), we recommend placing them into a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box.
