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Mom of 2 lost primary job and now only has a PRN position at a nursing home, came in looking for rental assistance, and we helped her with that but she is in need of a dresser/dressers for her sons room so she has somewhere to store their clothes

I'm currently working with a new client, a single mother who just gave birth to her fifth child last week. Despite her efforts, she’s been facing financial hardship due to wage garnishments that began in November 2024, making it incredibly difficult to stay current on her rent. While we’ve already assisted with this month’s rent, she still has an outstanding balance of $1,320. She’s contributed what she can toward that amount, but with limited income, the gap remains significant. She is currently on maternity leave and won’t be able to return to work until mid-August. Although she receives maternity insurance, it only covers about half of her usual pay. Which is not nearly enough to meet all of her household expenses. We are seeking support to help cover her remaining rent balance. Meeting this need would allow her to catch up completely and maintain stable housing for herself and her five children.

The mother I work with is going back to school to finish her degree and is needing a laptop. She was close to finishing her degree when she got pregnant with her first child and has put it on the backburner while working full-time to provide for her family. The family is right on the edge of qualifying for additional financial supports and they don't have the extra funds for a laptop at this time. She will be working full-time as well as being in school and taking care of her children.

Dad has worked hard at getting his kids back and turning his life around. He has overcome drug addiction, lack of employment, physical disabilities, and depression. He has been successful at maintaining employment for almost a year, he has voluntarily attended family therapy and individual therapy working on addressing and treating his depression and extended family disputes. He attended parenting class, and actively uses his new parenting skills, along with realizing that he needed additional skills. After 18 months his children have been reintegrated with him. (The children's mother is battling addiction and has not been in the picture for over a year Thus leaving Dad to be a single father. The children were reintegrated in June of 2025 and shortly thereafter his car began to have problems. Not great timing. He is needing help with getting this repaired as this is his only means of transportation to getting to work, getting the children and himself to therapy and the children to dr. appointments. He has worked so hard and not having a working vehicle could pose a threat to the stability of this freshly reunited family.

Dad is needing a High pressure fuel pump for a 2014 Buick Verano the part number is P0172 at Auto Zone, he has been quoted $400 for the part and $800 to install it.

A mother of five currently resides with her parents and serves as the primary caregiver for her father, who recently experienced his fourth stroke. Due to his medical condition, he now requires the use of a walker for mobility. However, the family’s home has steps at the front entrance, which present a significant barrier to safe access.

The family is seeking assistance with the installation of an accessibility ramp at the front of the house. This modification is critical to ensuring the father’s ability to enter and exit the home safely for medical appointments and daily needs, while also reducing the physical strain on family members assisting him.

We are working with a client who is a mom of 8, needing assistance with her car. Grace Mobile Repair has assessed the car and determined that the fuel pressure sensor needs repaired. The total amount includes the part, as well as the labor. This single mom is trying to keep her job, as well as provide for her kids. Her only mode of transportation is vital for this family. They are also battling some housing insecurity, so stable transportation would be a big win for this family.

Hey Team, since we are "Serving with Joy" I have a single mom that is currently in need and is employed with Wichita State University. She did some extra contractual work in marketing for WSU and when they finally paid her, it was short by $400. She was expecting the full amount in order to meet her rent. This underpayment was unexpected and unforeseen and is causing a hardship for her and her family. She is asking for help to secure her monthly rent. Any and all help is welcomed.

Hey Family, as we are "Serving With Joy"... This is a second request from a family fleeing a Domestic Violence situation. Mom is an Educator and doesn't receive unemployment during the summer when school is out. Her and her children (4) are forced to relocate. She is asking for assistance with her new rental place. The amount that is needed is $950.00. This family has experienced a lot of hardship and could really use our help.

This pregnant mom and her family are trying to move into a new apartment by the end of the month when their lease ends. She has to pay off a lease from a previous apartment before she is able to move into a new place. We are working on long-term planning for jobs, housing, and childcare. However, she is unable to move forward on any of those until she has this lease paid off and has a place to stay at the end of the month. She has about half of it saved up so far and needs about $500 to finally end that debt!

Hey CarePortal family, I have a request for help from a single mom. Her husband deserted the family without any financial support and he has no plans of returning. To ensure that this bio family of three can stay together safely, they need their utilities paid off (Evergy $1300.00 and Kansas Gas $609.00) because this is hindering their ability to get new service at another location. They also need help finding a new home or apartment to rent. This is a very difficult and stressful situation for this family and they could really use our help. I am requesting each need as a separate CAREPORTAL request.

Updated on July 09, 2025 by an Agency Worker
Did not get to put in two request. But what is needed has been stated in the first (only) request.

A kinship family recently took placement of their two young grandsons, providing them with the stability and love they desperately need. However, like many relatives who step in during times of crisis, they were not financially prepared for the sudden addition of two growing boys to their household.

At the moment, both children are sharing a single queen bed, which is not a sustainable or comfortable long-term solution. Each child needs their own bed—a space of their own to rest, grow, and feel secure. Separate beds will not only support the children's physical and emotional well-being, but also help preserve the stability of this new family arrangement.

We are seeking two twin mattresses and bed frames to meet this urgent need. Your donation will help ensure this family can remain together in a safe and supportive environment.

If you’re able to donate a new or gently used twin mattress or frame—or contribute financially toward purchasing one—we would be deeply grateful. Your support makes a real difference for children and families in need.

Please reach out if you're able to help—thank you for being part of the village that supports families in transition.

The Foster Care Homes and the Licensing departments with Saint Francis works with relative, NRKIN, and general care foster homes, and tend to run into needs of these items listed to remain in compliance with DCF. SFM workers like to have these items on hand to help accommodate our families and ensuring they remain in compliance so children can remain in their home. Fire extinguishers, first aid kits, fire and CO2 detectors, and medication lock boxes are of the greatest need. Thank you for your consideration.