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Safe Children Coalition Collecting School Supplies for Foster Children
By Sarasota Scene |
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July 3, 2024 | Sarasota
For any family, back-to-school time can be stressful, especially when it comes time to purchase school supplies. According to a recent article in the Tallahassee Democrat, “It’s estimated parents will spend anywhere between $489 and $890 … to provide school supplies for their child this year.”
The situation is even more challenging for children who are either in foster care or involved with prevention/diversion programs, where financial challenges can mean students will start off the year without the critical supplies needed for classroom success. To help give children a chance to succeed in school, Safe Children Coalition is holding its annual Back to School Drive, to fulfill school supply lists for more than 350 children in foster care or its prevention/diversion programs.
