Operation Kid Comfort

Helping Military Children Cope During Deployments

Operation Kid Comfort provides quilts to military children of deployed active-duty service men and women. Each keepsake is lovingly hand-made by a volunteer quilter. The finished item, filled with pictures of family, provides military children with warm memories to help carry them through their parent’s deployment.

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I contacted Operation Kid Comfort before my husband deployed looking for things to comfort our 3-year-old daughter. When the quilt arrived, I was in tears. I cannot tell you how wonderful this quilt is. My daughter has not let it out of her sight. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I want you all to know the difference you have made in our lives with this quilt. We are smiling ear to ear! Military Spouse, Operation Kid Comfort

Program Overview

  • Quilts are made for children, ages newborn to age 13.
  • Each quilt includes up to nine (9) photos depicting favorite memories of, or with, the deploying parent.
  • Quilts are limited to one per child.
  • Families are not required to wait to submit a request until the service member is actively deployed. Requests can be submitted up to eight (8) weeks before or eight (8) weeks after a deployment.
  • The program cost is $15.00 per child. The fee is due upon registration.
  • Requests must be submitted by an active duty, guard, or reserve service member with current orders to deploy, or by one of their immediate family members.
  • This program is open to all service members, regardless of rank or service branch.
  • If your military family does not meet the deployment criteria, but is otherwise subject to separation from your service member for six (6) consecutive months or more, please contact us here to inquire about eligibility.
  • Nine (9) good quality photos. These photos must depict the deploying service member with the child receiving the quilt or the service member alone; both must be visible. We suggest choosing photos that capture memories your child can relate to. All photos need to be of good quality, and not blurry. Only one family photo is allowed on the quilt
  • Pictures with any type of weapons and alcoholic drinks will not be accepted. Appropriate clothing is required
  • Please ensure the photos you submit are high-quality enough that they will print clear and sharp at approximately a 4″ x 4″ square. You may also crop the photos to a square cut before submitting them to review how the photos will look on the quilt.
  • Click the “Make a Request” link above.