Whizz Bang Science is fostering fresh starts - Can you help?

Last year over 5000 children across New Zealand were either taken into or living in continuing foster care. Often these children have had a hard start to life and come from high risk, abusive and violent homes. These children are often removed suddenly and although some might have a few of their belongings thrown into a rubbish bag to bring with them, many simply have the clothes they are wearing.”

A small team in Waipa are trying to change that by making and delivering care packs directly to these children. Many items such as clothing and toys, are being lovingly donated, and are then sorted and packed and are headed to very grateful little people. Many of these children have not ever had belongings of their own so these care packs really are a truly special gift.

However, collecting donations of items takes time, not all items can be gifted or re-used, such as underwear and now, the space required to store donated items has also become an issue.