The Council for Children does not want a child to go without a party and gift on their special day. Happy Birthday Backpacks is an outgrowth of the CIFK program because several parents asked for help for birthday parties for their children, We believe that since children love going to birthday parties, we would help make sure that all the children we help would have an opportunity to have friends and family around to clebrate withy them. This birthday party in a backpack includes cake mix, frosting candles, paper goods and a small gift or gift cardildren does not want a child to go without a party and gift on their special day.  Many caring community individuals and groups have continued to make these Birthday packs available to agencies that serve our children.

In October 2004, the Council entered their Happy Birthday Backpack Project  (HBBP) for USA Weekend: Make A Difference Day, a national day of caring. The HBBP Committee is always seeking donations of:

cake mix, frosting, candles
party decorations,
streamers,  balloons
plates, cups, napkins, plastic ware
party invitations
 party favors enough for at least 6 children
And one gift certificate for birthday child:
• Movie Passes
•  McDonald's
•  Pizza Certificates
•  Small gift certificate