Christmas Bureau

Thank you to everyone who helped our community have a merrier holiday this year. At this time we have completed the matching process and are unable to accommodate any more adopters or applicants. Thank you and see you next year!

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Jackson County residents can contact the Jackson County Christmas Bureau via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jcmachristmas/. Jackson County forms are available at  Applications are available in Holton at First Baptist Church, 404 Juniper Drive, and the post office, 328 Pennsylvania Ave.

2017 Application Flyer – ENGLISH

2017 Application Form – ENGLISH

2017 Application Flyer – SPANISH

2017 Application Form – SPANISH

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2017 Application Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS ONLY ONE APPLICATION SITE THIS YEAR
Johnston Community Center
2021 SE Market (Just east of Topeka Housing Authority)
Intake begins October 24 and ends November 4

Christmas Bureau Intake Dates	Echo Ridge Johnston Community Center 2021 SE Market, Topeka KS
Tuesday, October 24	9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday, October 25	9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Thursday, October 26	9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Friday, October 27	NO INTAKE
Saturday, October 28	9 am – 3 pm
Sunday, October 29	NO INTAKE
Monday, October 30	NO INTAKE
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31	NO INTAKE
Wednesday, November 1	9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Thursday, November 2	9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Friday, November 3	9 am – 1 pm and 3 pm – 7 pm
Saturday, November 4 (LAST DAY)	9 am – 3 pm

Individuals or groups interested in helping with the intake process should contact Kimberly Wolff (Kimberly.wolff@unitedwaytopeka.org or 228-5120). A short training is required for intake volunteers. Training dates are being determined and will be the week prior to the first day of intake. Volunteers who speak both fluent Spanish and English are especially needed.

Adoption applicants must reside in Shawnee County*. Those applying to be adopted must fill out an application form and provide all requested income verification materials. Application forms and a list of acceptable verification documents are provided through the links above and are also available at Let’s Help, Topeka Rescue Mission, Doorstep, Topeka Housing Authority and Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.  Applicants should fill out the paperwork before coming to an intake center if possible. Intake dates and times are detailed below.

*Jackson County residents can contact the Jackson County Christmas Bureau via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jcmachristmas/. Jackson County forms are available at  Applications are available in Holton at First Baptist Church, 404 Juniper Drive, and the post office, 328 Pennsylvania Ave.

Adopting and volunteering through the Christmas Bureau is a great company, church, school and family activity. Individuals as well as groups are encouraged to participate. To learn about becoming a Christmas Bureau adopter, visit https://www.unitedwaytopeka.org/work/cb/adopt/. The goal is to have adoptee match information to adopters before Thanksgiving.

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