Eligibility

To be eligible for free clothes from DAS, the following criteria must be met:

1. Location: Children must attend a school in Atlanta.
2. Age: Children must be school-age (Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade).
3. Financial Need: Families must be in financial need of assistance, such as:
   • Receiving free or reduced lunch in Atlanta schools.
   • Currently receiving services from another social service agency.
   • Experiencing a crisis due to a fire, flood, or medical issue.
4. Recommendation: A direct service provider must recommend your child to receive our services.  Recommendations must be on official letterhead.

Who can confirm that a child is eligible and provide a recommendation?

1. Any direct service providers at your child’s school, including guidance counselors, social workers, teachers, principal, school administrators etc that can verify your child is on free and reduced lunch plan through the state.  
2. A social worker or caseworker employed at a local social service agency
3. A pastor, priest or rabbi from a place of worship

5 Steps to Receive Your Free DAS Wardrobe

1. Parent/Legal guardian submits application HERE 
2. Student works with parent/legal guardian to add personal style preferences
3. DAS confirms student meets eligibility requirements
4. DAS shops for new clothes based off information provided in application
5. DAS delivers clothes to our school contact who will ensure they get home with the family

DAS Wardrobe Essentials

• 5 pairs of underwear/1 new bra for girls
• 5 pairs of socks
• 5 tops
• 3-5 bottoms
• 1 pair of gym shoes
• 1 jacket (seasonal)

The estimated cost for a new one-week wardrobe is $250.