Each year, the Arizona Department of Child Safety receives 50,000 reports of child abuse and neglect. Helen's Hope Chest was created as a service of Mesa United Way in 2009 to help provide basic needs and support to these children once they enter the foster care system. Helen's Hope Chest provides thousands of foster youth in Arizona with quality clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, books, gifts, and more at no cost to their foster parents. The unique, boutique-like environment encourages the children and teens to make their own clothing and accessory selections.