DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Registration for the 2025 Angel Tree Program will be held October 6–10, and organizers are urging families to come prepared with all required documents to ensure a smooth process.
The program, which provides holiday gifts for children in need, requires parents or legal guardians to bring the following documents:
Photo identification for the adult registering, such as a driver’s license, passport, or military ID.
Proof of residence showing a current address, which can include a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, official government mail, or a recent bank statement. If a family is living with someone else, a signed letter from the lease holder and a bill from that address may be requested.
Proof of income or assistance, such as recent pay stubs, unemployment statements, Social Security award letters, SNAP or TANF approval documents, child-support records, Medicaid or WIC cards, or a letter from an employer or caseworker if there is no income.
Proof of each child’s identity and age, preferably a birth certificate, but Social Security cards, Medicaid or insurance cards, or school records may also be accepted.
Proof of custody or guardianship if the registering adult is not the child’s biological parent. Acceptable documents include court papers, a Department of Human Resources letter, or a notarized affidavit.
Household verification, such as a lease listing all occupants or a letter from a landlord.
Wish list and clothing sizes for each child to help volunteers provide accurate gifts.
Returning applicants are also required to show a certificate of completion from a budget class. Accepted courses include online classes at MoneyFit.org or in-person sessions offered through local banks and community organizations.
Organizers remind families that only parents or legal guardians may register children and recommend bringing copies of documents in addition to originals. Families experiencing homelessness or recent displacement are asked to provide a shelter letter, FEMA paperwork, or a caseworker’s letter.
For more information about the program, call 334-792-1911.
