Adopt-A-Family Applicants

How to Apply

Each family must complete their application and submit required paperwork. City staff will review the applications and select the families that qualify. Families will be notified, by email, of the status of their application.

How: Fill out an application and submit all required documents listed below. If you have any questions about the applications, please call the Recreation office.

Where: Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive 

When: Applications for 2023 will be available in October

Required Paperwork

• 2021 Tax Form Schedule EIC or Birth Certificate to identify dependents in your home
• Proof of income including: two recent paycheck stubs, W-2 form, or disability/unemployment paperwork. A 1099 is required if you own a business
• CALWORKS benefit form (if you receive aid)
• Proof of residence (i.e.utility bill)
• Gift ideas for children in the family including clothing/shoe sizes, toys, household items, etc.

Please Note

Applicants must be current Chino Hills residents and provide requested information as outlined. Families who have been adopted two years consecutively may not be placed in top priority. Acceptance is not based solely on income as special circumstances will be considered. 

Wish lists provided by qualified families will be used as a guideline only. Donors will be asked to make the children's needs a top priority starting with clothing needs followed by toy requests. Only children under the age of 18 will be adopted. Donors may provide gifts for parents and/or guardians, but they are not required to do so. Donors are asked to provide 4-6 items per child. Please do not request large items such as game consoles or large electronics. Personal information included on the application will not be provided to the donors.