Line drawing of a broken column with a crack at the top, above a tree stump with a paintbrush and leaves breaking through, and a woman sitting at a desk writing, with a poster on the wall that reads "Creativity Takes Courage."
Black and white sketches of various objects and scenes, including a plant, a broken column with the words "Even Broken Things can be BEAUTIFUL," people playing cards, a group of friends conversing, a flower in a pot, two women talking near framed pictures, a woman in a store, a person writing at a table, and a girl reading at a desk with motivational quotes.

National Foster Care Month
Student Art Challenge (K–12)

Helping students explore belonging, identity, and connection through art

How it Works

1 - Download the coloring pages
2 - Give students time to create
3- Submit entries by May 31st
4 - Celebrate student voices

One class period. Just print and go.

K-5 Coloring Contest
Simple, ready-to-print pages for younger students

Download K–5 Pages

8 ready-to-print pages.
Students choose one.

6–12 Creative Challenge
Creative coloring pages for expression and meaning

Download 6–12 Pages

8 creative pages.
Designed for interpretation and expression.

Submit Entry

Entries must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or educator.

  • No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. students in grades K–12. Entries must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or educator.

    Students will submit a completed coloring page. Participants may choose from the available designs and color them using any materials. One entry per student.

    Entries will be evaluated based on creativity, effort, attention to detail, and connection to the theme of family and belonging. Winners will be selected by grade band (K–5 and 6–12).

    A total of 8 winners will be selected (4 from K–5 and 4 from grades 6–12). Each winner will receive a $25 gift card and be featured on our website and social media.

    Entries must be submitted by May 31. Winners will be announced by June 10.

    By submitting an entry, you grant permission for the work to be shared publicly (first name and grade or anonymous).