9th Annual Kid Connection
“Sharing Thanksgiving with foster children to show they’re seen, valued, and loved.”
Proudly presented by ASA Now and hosted at The Lavender Farm at Chateau de Vie in Chandler, with meal sponsorships funded by MomDoc Charities. This private Thanksgiving gathering is held each November for foster children living in Arizona residential group homes. Because attendance is private to protect youth confidentiality, community support is strictly financial through table and meal sponsorships.
Sponsor a Seat at the Harvest Table
For $35, you provide a foster child with a complete Thanksgiving experience: a festive roasted turkey dinner, handcrafted table setting, holiday gift bag, and an afternoon of yard games surrounded by caring mentors and coordinators.
Individual Thanksgiving place setting, dessert, and holiday gift bag.
Allows two foster siblings to share Thanksgiving dinner side by side.
Sponsors four youth from the same residential group home.
Complete banquet table sponsorship with holiday decorations and gift bags.
Give any amount. You choose the gift on the donate page.
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A Table Where Every Child Belongs
Children in foster care living in group homes often have nowhere to go on Thanksgiving. Kid Connection provides an authentic holiday family celebration.
Banquet on the Chateau Lawn
Long rustic banquet tables set with lavender sprigs, glowing lanterns, and festive holiday place settings. Foster children are welcomed as guests of honor in an outdoor setting.
Holiday Kitchen & Warm Feast
Slow-roasted turkeys carved hot on-site, hearty homemade trimmings, and refrigerators packed with community-donated pies and treats so every child experiences holiday abundance.
Joy, Games & Belonging
Giant lawn games, bowling, face painting, music, and handcrafted Thanksgiving gift bags ensuring each child leaves knowing they are valued by their community.
“These kids don't need charity. They need to sit down at a table where someone says, 'I'm glad you're here.'”
Inside the Kid Connection Kitchen & Grounds
Authentic moments from preparations, volunteer service, and the dinner tables at Chateau de Vie.
Thanksgiving Roasting Preparation
“Arriving at dawn to prep dozens of turkeys together reminds our kitchen team that every foster child deserves a warm, home-cooked holiday feast.”
Volunteer Kitchen Coordinator
Community Contributions
“Neighbors and local bakers filled our refrigerators with handmade pies so every table could celebrate with true holiday abundance.”
Community Food Drive Volunteer
Volunteer Dinner Service
“Watching the kids sit down as guests of honor and see a community that cares about them is unforgettable for our group home staff.”
Residential Group Home Coordinator
Banquet Setup at Chateau de Vie
“Transforming the lavender farm into an open-air harvest celebration gives these young people a peaceful space to laugh, play, and connect.”
Chateau de Vie Event Volunteer
Community Partners
Kid Connection is proudly presented in partnership with ASA Now, an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to supporting children impacted by foster care. ASA Now coordinates with residential group homes across the valley to ensure eligible youth have an invitation and a seat.
The event is hosted each November at The Lavender Farm at Chateau de Vie in Chandler, with meal sponsorships funded by MomDoc Charities.
To provide a safe, trauma-informed, and private celebration for children in state care, on-site event attendance is limited to participating foster youth, group home coordinators, and vetted ASA Now staff. Community involvement is strictly financial through meal sponsorships and donations, ensuring every child receives a festive feast, gifts, and activities.
Help Make Thanksgiving Unforgettable
Whether sponsoring a single plate for $35, multiple seats, or general event supplies, your donation directly funds food, yard games, and activities for children living in state care.
Secure checkout • 501(c)(3) tax-deductible
MomDoc Charities is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 47-3093150. Donations are tax-deductible.