How STEM Boxes Can Help Kids in Foster Care Succeed in School

How STEM Boxes Can Help Kids in Foster Care Succeed in School

As the school year begins, kids in foster care often start at a disadvantage. Many move between homes and schools, making it hard to keep up. Without the right tools and support, it’s easy for them to fall behind. The importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) for children at an early age is clear. These subjects open the door to future success, but for many kids in foster care, school can feel like a struggle from day one. Frequent moves and a lack of supplies can leave them behind. 

That’s why Foster Love creates STEM Boxes and provides college Tech Packs to support foster youth during back-to-school season. 

What’s a STEM Box?

STEM Boxes are filled with fun, hands-on activities that help kids explore science, technology, engineering, and math. These boxes include items like mini robots, fossil hunts, a book of activities, a building kit, and more. They’re designed to spark curiosity and make learning exciting. Even better, they help foster youth build problem-solving skills and confidence in a subject that can open doors to great careers.

Tech Packs for School Success

Along with STEM Boxes, Foster Love also provides Tech Packs for former foster youth attending college or trade school. These are backpacks filled with supplies every college student needs, including laptops, tablets, USBs, printers, and even headphones. Every item is chosen to help students feel prepared to take on the school year with pride. These packs make sure students have everything they need to succeed, just like their classmates.

Volunteer with Foster Love

Volunteers and supporters play a huge role in making this happen. Here’s how you can help:

• Virtual Team Builds: Gather your coworkers or classmates online and work together to build STEM Box. It’s a great way to connect with others while doing something meaningful.
  
• In-Person Events: Join us at a local event where you can build kits, fill backpacks, and see your impact up close.
  
• Sponsor a Box: Can’t attend in person? You can still sponsor a STEM Box or Tech Pack. Your donation helps give a child in foster care the tools to dream big and learn with pride.
  

Every Child Deserves a Chance to Learn

With your help, foster youth can start the school year feeling prepared and inspired. Whether you volunteer your time or sponsor a box, you’re showing them they matter, and that’s a lesson they’ll carry for life.