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Kid Booster

Kid Booster Anonymous

Removing barriers so every kid can learn, feel secure and thrive. 

Kid Booster Anonymous provides critical, confidential support and essential resources to ensure every student has what they need to succeed—academically, physically, and emotionally.

Kid Booster Anonymous Grants

When Naperville 203 mental health professionals or staff identify barriers to a student’s learning, Kid Booster Anonymous Grants offer timely, targeted support.

These grants are designed to meet the unique needs of at-risk students—enhancing their educational experience and supporting their physical and social-emotional well-being. They serve as the “missing link” when no existing family, district, or community resources are available to address an urgent need.

Kid Booster Resource Center

Coming in the 2026–27 School Year

In partnership with Naperville 203 mental health professionals, the Naperville Education Foundation is launching a centralized Resource Center to provide essential items for students, including basic clothing, winter gear, and personal care supplies. When students’ basic needs are met, they are better able to focus, engage, and thrive.

The Resource Center will be housed at Connections Transition Services and operated by students from the Naperville 203 special needs community—offering inclusive, hands-on vocational training and meaningful work experience.

The Kid Booster Resource Center Will:

  • Ensure consistent, timely access to essential resources while protecting student dignity and confidentiality
  • Simplify access by centralizing resources, allowing staff to focus on student support—not sourcing supplies
  • Connect donors, families, and organizations through a streamlined system that delivers the right items at the right time
  • Provide valuable vocational training opportunities for students in the Connections Transition Services program

Get Involved

  • Partner with us: Learn how you or your organization can help here
  • Make a gift: Support students in need by donating to Kid Booster here

     

Students in need should connect with their school’s mental health professionals for support. To best support students and ensure resources are distributed thoughtfully, all requests for items will be coordinated and submitted exclusively by Naperville 203 school-based mental health professionals.

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