The Department of Criminology is now accepting donations for the Illinois Department of Corrections Women and Babies Program in honor of National Criminal Justice Month.

Donations may be dropped off through March 30, 2026, in the Department of Criminology offices (Lincoln Park Campus), Clifton Hall, 2352 N. Clifton Ave., Suite 150.

Donations may also be dropped off at the event, "Incarcerated Women: Challenges, Innovation and Support," Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 11:20 am - 1:30 pm, Schmitt Academic Center (SAC), Room 254

Acceptable donations: Diapers, bottles, pacifiers, gently used toys, water jugs, baby lotion, shampoo and body wash;, gently worn baby clothing (0-6 months), and blankets. Please DO NOT donate formula or car seats.

Note: All gift-in-kind donations must be low-value consumable items with an individual value of $75 or less. DePaul University is unable to issue tax receipts for these donations.

For more information contact Professor Kayla Freemon, KFREEMO2@depaul.edu