Incorporated in 2015, Scarlet's Kids Foundation in Lakeside is a 501(c)(3) public charity that delivers gift baskets and financial grants to hospitalized and medically complex children throughout San Diego County. Hospital-room deliveries include curated care packages with gift cards for coffee, groceries, and fuel, addressing the logistical strain on families whose children receive treatment at Neighborhood Healthcare on Vine St. Registered under TIN 47-5355300, the foundation also operates online support groups and disburses emergency financial grants to help families cover medical bills, transportation costs, and lost-income gaps during prolonged hospital stays. The nomination process accepts referrals from hospitals, social workers, and local family networks — including referrals from Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool on Channel Rd — ensuring no qualifying family is missed due to geographic isolation in Lakeside's spread-out zip code. Each gift basket is customized by age and diagnosis, with contents ranging from age-appropriate toys and comfort items to pre-loaded grocery and fuel cards valued based on the family's documented financial need.