StepStone Family and Youth Services Announces Back to School Backpack Drive to Help Indiana Foster Students

As the academic year approaches and students head back to the classroom, StepStone Family and Youth Services of Indiana is kicking off its first-ever “Back to School” backpack drive to benefit foster youth in need. StepStone will be accepting donations of new and gently used backpacks from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 at locations across the state.

“Every student deserves to walk back in the classroom prepared for the school year ahead. That’s why we’re excited to host our first ‘Back to School’ donative drive to provide backpacks to our foster youth in need,” said Megan Tungate, with StepStone Family and Youth Services. “We’re confident owning their own backpack is going to make for a great year of learning.”

StepStone Family and Youth Services helps connect children in need with foster families who can provide comforting, nurturing homes. The organization has been serving Indiana for more than 10 years and provides foster care services, counseling, respite care, training for foster parents and youth residential services.

StepStone is always looking for new foster families to help children in the Indiana communities who need safe, caring living environments.

StepStone Family and Youth Services has operations in nine states and is organizing backpack drives nationwide this fall.

StepStone Family and Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services.

For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills and education.

For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com.