North Texas foster youth get back-to-school shopping spree [Video]

FRISCO, Texas — As parents and students prepare for the first day of class, a group of community members came together to make sure ten boys living in foster care feel confident and prepared when they head back to school.

It was a blessing for 17-year-old Robert who lives in a group home for foster boys in Corsicana. Robert and nine of his friends got an exciting surprise just days before the start of school. 

The JC Penney on Preston Rd in Frisco treated him and the rest of the teens in foster care to a shopping spree.

“I was really happy because I get to go back to school shopping and I don’t have to worry about using my own money,” said 17-year-old Marcos.

They also got fresh haircuts before their shopping spree.

“I really …