Kaitlyn's Kloset Guidelines

Guidelines:

Rules:

1) MOST IMPORTANTLY - by joining this site you agree to the terms set forth in the document called Important Legal Information. To view this document, please go to Kaitlyn's Kloset - MN, Click on Files, Click on Important Legal Information.

2) Everything in Kaitlyn's Kloset is confidential. If posts or screenshots of/from the Facebook group are shared outside of our group, you will be removed from the group immediately as this violates people's privacy (including my own, Kaitlyn's).

3) All posts will be reviewed before posting. Posts that do not meet our rules will not be approved. If you have questions on why a post may not have been approved, please message Kaitlyn Stock.

4) ALL items you post MUST be for free. We are not a garage sale site.

5) We will not allow posts of drop-side cribs. These are illegal to sell, donate, and use, even if it is altered with a drop-side kit. We also do NOT allow crib bumpers of any type to be posted. Even mesh crib bumpers are not approved by the AAP.

6) If you are donating, please make sure your items are in good condition - no stains, rips, tears, or holes.

7) Formula and baby food ARE accepted (please check expiration dates first). Formula MUST NOT HAVE been received with WIC dollars. WIC will not allow us to take in donations of WIC formula.

8) The Admins of this site reserve the right to remove members of the site for any reason, at any time. No warning and no explanation needed.

9) NO DRAMA - if you are found being rude, disrespectful, taking advantage of the site, or causing drama; you will be removed immediately, without warning.

10) If you are a "no-show" to any event or pick up, you will be removed from the group without warning. This includes “no-shows” with other members on the group. If there is someone that is a “no-show” for you, please message Kaitlyn Stock. This does not apply to those who message ahead of time and say they cannot meet. Please remember, our time is just as valuable as your time.

11) If you are caught SELLING items you received for FREE, from Kaitlyn's Kloset - MN or any of the families in the group, you will be removed. If you are unable to use something that someone has given to you, it is the expectation of Kaitlyn's Kloset and it's members that you will either return the item or pass it on to another family in need.

12) If you are caught taking advantage of a member of our group, another group, or a local resource - AND we have proof; you will be removed from the group. We work with other admins of other groups in the area as well, and people who are caught taking advantage of us or others will be reported to those admins.

13) Kaitlyn's Kloset - MN is for Kaitlyn's Kloset members only. Please only accept items for children in your care. Please do not get items for your friends. We encourage you to add your friends to our group. If they do not have a Facebook account, they are welcome to contact us at kaitlynsklosetmn@gmail.com. Anyone who continues to gather items for children other than their own after a warning will be removed from the group. This allows us to just monitor who is receiving what items in order to ensure nobody is taking advantage of the group.

14) Unless your post states FCFS (First Come First Served) you must go in order of the people who commented. You must also give the person 24 hours to respond before moving to the next person in line.

15) When posting a car seat for donation, you must include a picture of the expiration date and it needs to be approved by Kaitlyn Stock before it can be donated to anyone. Expired car seats should be disposed of properly by cutting the straps and writing do not use in Sharpie on the seat, then thrown away.

16) When asking for a car seat for your child, you must include the child’s age, height, and weight. Car seats must be approved by Kaitlyn Stock to make sure it is a proper seat for your child.

17) Kaitlyn’s Kloset follows safe car seat practices. For this reason, children under two years of age will only be allowed to receive a rear facing car seat. Additionally, items that are unsafe to use in car seats are not allowed to be donated. These items can include, but are not limited to; after-market Bundle-Me car seat covers, car seat strap covers, or car seat head supports.

18) Kaitlyn Stock is very knowledgeable on car seat safety. If anyone has any questions, you are welcome to send a message with any of your questions and she will assist you.

19) We do not allow posts of furniture or household items. The only exceptions to this is you are allowed to post cribs (see rule #5), toddler beds, twin beds or bunk beds, dressers for children’s rooms, book shelves, rocking chairs, and changing tables. If you have a question on if an item is allowed, please message Kaitlyn Stock.

20) Breast Milk donations ARE accepted and are very much appreciated! If you have an oversupply, please post!

21) We partner with and work with three sites. Caring Hearts in Action, Friends Helping Friends Formula and Diaper Shelf, and Pay it Forward Twin Cities. People are allowed to recommend those groups in here to others, which Kaitlyn often does, but as far as other charity groups, please no recommending. There are reasons we do not partner with them as at times their views do not align with us so please respect that. The exception to this is churches or food shelves. If you have an organization and you would like to become a partner of ours, please message Kaitlyn Stock.

22) We DO allow posts for maternity items and menstrual products.

23) Absolutely NO Piggybacking, meaning no claiming items off of somebody else's post. Please create your own post. I cannot monitor posts well when piggybacking occurs so members need to be creating their own posts.

24) We do NOT allow fundraiser or GoFundMe posts. We also do not allow PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, or Facebook Pay links to be posted. We are a free group and no type of money may be exchanged. We also do not allow wishlist/registry posts (unless specifically asked for by a donor).

25) Only ask for/claim items that your child can use now. We ask people only claim the size your child is in now plus one size up to allow for other people to use items first that your child may not be able to use for a while longer. For pregnant or expecting parents, we ask that you work on gathering Newborn - 3 month clothes before baby is born for the same reason.

26) You may NEVER message members randomly asking them for items, for money, or for them to buy items for you. This will result in immediate removal from the group.

27) During the winter, we DO allow winter gear (coats, gloves, boots, etc) of ANY size to be posted or asked for. We want everyone to be warm during the winter!

28) Kaitlyn’s Kloset has affiliate groups we run as well. These groups are; Kristen’s Koupon Korner - MN, Kaitlyn’s Korner - MN, Kaitlyn’s Krafts - MN, K&K Koupon Kodes, and Ashley’s Ark - MN. Check out these groups as well!

Thank you for helping Kaitlyn's Kloset - MN!