Donate School Supplies and Help Kids in Foster Care Start the Year Strong

School is an important part of every child’s life, but for kids in foster care, having the right supplies can make all the difference. That’s why Foster Love is asking you to donate school supplies to help children in foster care start the school year prepared and confident.

We are asking for new, unused, and unopened school supplies to ensure every child receives safe and high-quality items. Some of the most needed supplies include:

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  Notebooks and three-ring binders

• Folders
• Wide ruled paper
• Pencils, pens, highlighters, and markers
• Pencil pouches and boxes
• Crayons and colored pencils
• Glue sticks and scissors
• Backpacks and lunch pails
• Rulers and calculators
• Erasers and pencil sharpeners

Every item donated will go directly to children in foster care, many of whom face challenges getting the basic tools they need to succeed in school. Your donation can help a child feel supported and ready to learn.

How You Can Donate

There are two easy ways to donate school supplies to Foster Love:

1. Drop off supplies in person at our headquarters in Brea, California. We welcome donations during regular business hours (7am – 3:30pm) and appreciate every contribution, big or small. Our address is 560 W Lambert Rd, Brea, CA 92821!
2. Shop our Amazon Wish List online and have supplies shipped directly to us! Our wish list includes all the items we need most, making it simple to give from wherever you are.

You can find our Amazon Wish List here: Foster Love Back to School Wishlist 2025

Why Your Donation Matters

Children in foster care face many challenges that can disrupt their education. Kids in foster care often move from home to home, which means they may not always have access to the school supplies they need. By donating new school supplies, you help provide stability and confidence as these children begin their school year. Here’s why your support can make a real difference:

• Over 30% of foster youth repeat at least one grade.
• Fewer than 60% of foster youth graduate high school by age 19, compared to 87% of the general population.
• Only 3% of foster youth graduate from college.
  Foster youth move homes an average of 3–4 times per year, often resulting in school changes and learning loss.
• Many foster children arrive at school without basic supplies like backpacks, notebooks, or pencils, which affects their confidence and ability to participate in class.

If you want to make a difference this school year, please consider donating school supplies to Foster Love. Your kindness helps change lives, one pencil at a time.

Together, we can make sure every child in foster care is ready to learn and thrive!