Someone else might have a different take on this----but I think you will not get very far with trying to claim a charitable donation for this situation. You did not really donate to a charity when you purchased furniture, clothing or food---you purchased those things for a specific child, and you drove to those various meetings, etc. on behalf of that specific child. I do not think any of that will meet the requirement to be considered a donation to a charity.
What you are doing is commendable---you are providing a home for a child in need. If you continue to do so throughout 2022, then you will be able to claim the child as a dependent and get the child-related credits for claiming a dependent.
@Hal_Al ? @Opus 17 ?
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