Moments that Matter

The Wonderfund provides children involved with the MA Department of Children & Families the opportunities, experiences, and essentials that every child deserves.

Wonderfund

The Wonderfund is...

A private non-profit organization that works on behalf of the 50,000 children engaged with the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families. We provide comfort, dignity, and enrichment to children who have been impacted by trauma.

Wonder begins with you…

You can help us change the trajectories of children’s lives. You can let these children know that they matter. You can empower a timid kid to play an instrument, take dancing lessons, or learn martial arts. You can open the door for kids to reach their potential through SAT prep classes, school trips, or going to STEAM camp. You can help us provide children coming into emergency foster care with new pajamas, underwear, comfort items, hygiene kits and other essentials.

We invite you to join us in helping these children heal, grow, and thrive.

Making Moments that Matter

Last year, the Wonderfund created more than 100,000 points of impact that made a positive difference in the lives of children engaged with DCF.

“All kids deserve to have carefree moments to play, to dream and to grow. When a child is neglected or abused, those moments are taken away. The Wonderfund gives them back."

Founder and CEO, former First Lady of Massachusetts,
Lauren Baker

Enriching Experiences

Wonderfund Access Card

Offered by the coolest destinations in Massachusetts – just for MA DCF foster families.

Arts & Music

Music lessons, dance classes and recitals, theatre workshops, and more.

Athletics

Karate classes, swimming lessons, basketball camp, gym memberships, and more.

Academics & Certifications

Tutoring, SAT prep, school-related activity fees like educational field trips.

Camp

Summer camp, STEAM camp, sibling camp, and other opportunities.

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kids engaged with DCF received enrichment activity funding last year

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kids engaged with DCF received holiday gifts from Wonderfund donors

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Moments that Matter

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From Adverse to Positive: Massachusetts’s Wonderfund Works to Add Fun and Resilience to the Lives of Kids in Care

The Wonderfund was featured in the most recent volume of the Child Welfare League of America’s Children’s Voice magazine! Staverne Miller and Lauren Baker co-author an article about how the Wonderfund works with DCF to provide life-changing enrichment opportunities for children who have been impacted by trauma.

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