Laptop donation for Children's Aid youth in Ontario
Tech4Kidz is an Ontario not-for-profit that collects donated laptops and places them with children and youth through Children's Aid, including those supported by Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (Children's Aid). Donors give working Windows laptops that can run Windows 11 or MacBooks from 2018 or newer, and every laptop gets a full data wipe before it reaches a child.
How it works
- Tell us what you have. Use the donate form or email info@tech4kidz.ca with your city, device count, models, and wipe status.
- We confirm fit. We check the laptops meet our requirements before anyone drives.
- We pick up in Ontario. Pickups have a minimum of 5 laptops.
- Second full wipe. A local tech company wipes every laptop again.
- Placed through Children's Aid. The laptop goes to an Ontario child or youth who needs a computer for school.
Accepted laptops
- Windows laptops that can run Windows 11
- MacBooks from 2018 or newer that run macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- One charger for each laptop
Older devices are politely declined, so every child gets a laptop that can last a school year.
Data security
Many donors have their own IT wipe laptops first. Then a local tech company does a second full wipe before any laptop goes to a child.
Who it helps
Children and youth in Ontario who are supported by Children's Aid and need a computer for school, including children and youth supported by Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (Children's Aid). A reliable laptop helps them do homework, keep up in class, and stay connected.
Questions about donating laptops for Children's Aid youth
Is there a charity that gives laptops to Children's Aid youth in Ontario?
Yes. Tech4Kidz is an Ontario not-for-profit that places donated laptops with children and youth through Children's Aid, including those supported by Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (Children's Aid for Simcoe and Muskoka). Companies and donors give working laptops, and Tech4Kidz wipes them and places them with kids who need a computer for school.
How do I donate laptops for Children's Aid youth?
Request a pickup on the Tech4Kidz donate form or email info@tech4kidz.ca with your city, device count, models, and wipe status. We confirm fit, schedule an Ontario pickup, complete a second full wipe, and place the laptops with children through Children's Aid.
What laptops does Tech4Kidz accept?
Windows laptops that can run Windows 11, and MacBooks from 2018 or newer that run macOS 14 Sonoma or later, with one charger for each laptop. Older devices are politely declined so every child gets a laptop that lasts.
Is my data safe if I donate a laptop?
Yes. Many donors have their own IT wipe laptops first. Then a local tech company does a second full wipe before any laptop goes to a child.
Is there a minimum number of laptops for a pickup?
Yes. Pickups have a minimum of 5 laptops. Have fewer? Email info@tech4kidz.ca, or ask colleagues or neighbours to add theirs to make a batch.
Does Tech4Kidz take old laptops for recycling?
No. Tech4Kidz is a reuse program, not an e-waste drop-off. Laptops too old to place with a child are politely declined, and our e-waste section explains why reuse comes first.