A is a foster teen who was set to graduate from high school when commencement was cancelled because of the pandemic. The ceremony was rescheduled at the last minute as a virtual event, and seniors were encouraged to “attend” in cap and gown. 4 Montgomery’s Kids rented the graduation package and A proudly “received” his diploma—exactly like the rest of his classmates.

R is a high school student who recently moved from one foster care placement to another. Then came the pandemic—and with it, online learning. 4Montgomery’s Kids purchased a tablet for him so R could attend his new school virtually and get to know his new classmates. With the help of his foster parents, R also is using the tablet for tutoring in Spanish.

C is a foster teen with autism. He had difficulty adjusting when pandemic restrictions no longer allowed him to attend school or participate in his usual afterschool activities. 4Montgomery’s Kids paid for a new bicycle.  Bike riding now gives C the daily routine he missed, with the benefit of exercise and a way to release energy. 

A 9-year-old foster child’s pee-wee football team was scheduled to travel to Florida for a championship playoff. The young boy was able to join his team when 4Montgomery’s paid the way.  (His team won!)