Sign Up Schedule Drop-Off Read FAQs
Bringing Santa to every home.
Image of a child wearing a winter coat and hat with the text: Adopt A Family – Become a sponsor and make a child’s holiday a little happier.

Help make sure Santa visits every house

Adopt a family in our community and give them the gift of hope this year.

Phoenix Family's Adopt A Family provides families and older adults in our communities with a Christmas they cannot afford for themselves. We match families with generous donors who "adopt" them for the holidays. Each sponsor receives information about the family along with an individualized wish list. Every gift goes directly to the family you adopt.

Two smiling children enjoying holiday cheer.
Wrapped holiday gifts ready for delivery.

General Information

Every year, sponsors from across the United States email us to adopt a family in their state. While we appreciate their generosity, please know that currently we only offer the Adopt A Family program in the Kansas City Metro and Columbia, Missouri.

How to become a sponsor

  • Complete our online sponsor form.
  • Adopt a Family Sponsor Form

  • We will begin distributing profiles and wishlists November 10, 2025.
  • After receiving your form, we’ll contact you with a personalized profile of a family requesting adoption. You’ll receive names, ages, and genders of children, plus a short family biography.
  • After reviewing your options, choose which family or senior resonates most with you and let us know as soon as possible.
  • Once you receive the wish list, go shopping! Buy anything or everything—it’s up to you.
  • Schedule your gift delivery to Phoenix Family’s Home Office (3908 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64111) by December 13, 2025.

If you are unable to adopt a family or senior but would still like to help, you can contribute here. All funds raised support families and seniors in need this holiday season.

Gift Drop-Off

Gifts may be dropped off between December 2 and December 13, 2025.

  • Deliveries must be scheduled in advance to ensure proper staffing. Please reserve a timeslot or call Jillian at 816.612.8842.
  • Schedule Drop-Off

  • All gifts should be delivered by December 13, 2025 to our home office at 3908 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64111.

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete our online sponsor form. We’ll contact you within two business days to begin the process. Or email holidays@phoenixfamily.org.

Yes! Many groups—departments, Sunday School classes, or extended families—adopt together.

Yes. You’ll receive several profiles to choose from, and can select the one that feels right to you.

Families provide wish lists with sizes, preferences, and gift ideas. You choose what you’d like to give.

Gift cards are optional—some sponsors include them, others do not. It’s up to you.

All deliveries are curbside for safety. Schedule your time slot and staff will assist with unloading.

Absolutely! Nonperishable food or cleaning supplies are always welcome.

If you would like to adopt a family or senior this year, please fill out our online sponsor form and we’ll be in touch shortly!