Children entering the foster care system must often leave everything behind when they are taken from their homes. The Duffel Bag Program helps to soothe the child by providing a personal duffel bag to each child filled with comforting, age-specific items. This can include a warm cozy quilt, pajamas, a set of clothing, a book, and where appropriate, a stuffed animal. These personal items give care and comfort to children at this very difficult time in their lives.

This program also serves the clothing needs of two other agencies; the Clatsop County Juvenile Department and children being sheltered at The Harbor.