A new coalition of small businesses are teaming up to help foster kids during the back-to-school season. More than 10,000 children are currently in the foster care system in Washington state and those students typically struggle a social and emotional battle their peers don’t understand. School supplies can be costly — and self confidence is priceless during adolescence. Friends of Southpaw is an expanding network of businesses and service providers who are coming together to support foster kids and their families with reduced or no-cost services. Read the full story: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/friends-of-southpaw-back-to-school-support-for-foster-kids-west-seattle/281-e8338aa0-e7a6-44aa-957d-3686998f85e3