North Park Community Church

The mother is single parent who recently lost her job and is struggling to provide financial stability for her two children. The mother has very limited local support networks as her extended family resides back in her country, country she was forced to leave with her two children due to violence and an abusive relationship. Minor appears to have a lot of anger and he struggles with motivation to attend school. The minor is really interested in participating in sports, such as soccer and boxing. Unfortunately, the mother is unable to afford the cost of uniforms, shoes, etc. The mother needs support covering the cost of cleats, shin guards, boxing gloves, etc. The hope is that by joining these sports, this will serve not only as an incentive for the minor to attend school but will help the minor make meaningful connections, will serve as an anger outlet and will improve the minor's behavior and overall physical and mental health.

An Aunt who is currently a Foster Parent for her 15-year-old nephew and 10-year-old niece needs help with paying a utility bill. The caregiver is a single woman doing her best to provide for 15-year-old nephew and 10-year-old niece. She has been caring for her niece and nephew since January of this year and has fallen behind on her utility bill, if this is not paid the Department of Water and Power will turn off services (the electricity and water) and the child will possibly lose her stable home that she has had for them within the last five months. The Foster Parent/Aunt is in desperate need of assistance with paying her utility bill to keep providing a stable, loving and safe home for her 15-year-old nephew and 10-year-old niece. When this need is met the aunt will be grateful for this assistance and her niece and nephew will not be in jeopardy of being taken out of the current home, they have been living in for the past five months, the 15-year-old nephew and 10-year-old niece will stay in the safe, loving environment with their aunt.

A dedicated caregiver is currently providing full-time care for their young niece, ensuring she has a safe and stable environment. In order to give the child a proper place to sleep, the caregiver has generously given up her own bed, choosing instead to sleep on the couch. As the family prepares to move to a new home, there is a special opportunity to give the child her very own room for the first time.

However, due to financial constraints, the caregiver is unable to afford a bed frame and mattress for the child. We are reaching out for support to help provide this essential item so she can have a comfortable, secure space of her own—a place to rest, grow, and feel at home. Any assistance in helping make this possible would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your kindness and support.

Single 55-Year-old aunt was asked to take in her 11-year-old niece. This caregiver was displaced from her home due to the Eaton fires in Altadena and lost everything back in January. This caregiver lost most of her belongings and caused her to have a huge financial set back. Finding a new home for her and her niece has been a blessing in the skies but it has come with unexpected expenses and having to start all over again. This caregiver and her niece need your support with a Ralphs grocery store gift card and a comforter set including bed sheets for her niece from Target . Your support will provide security to this family, decrease their financial stressor and encourage them to continue moving forward

Mother has finished all of her services and is awaiting her final judgement. Her last obstacle is paying off her traffic tickets. The current amount owed is $637.00. Taking care of this debt would help her get her driver's license back and allow her to drive her children and potentially work as an Uber driver. She is struggling financially and does not have the means to pay her tickets.

The father is in need of cleaning supplies, including a vacuum, broom/dustpan, and cleaning solutions. He is currently unemployed and actively seeking work but has not been successful. Despite this challenge, he remains compliant with his case plan and court orders and is enrolled in Father Strong and NAMI. He is committed to maintaining the family unit and ensuring his child’s safety and well-being.

The child is bonded with the father, and the father has demonstrated protective factors. His goal is to keep his son safely in the home. I am advocating for this request because the father is unable to afford basic cleaning supplies, which are necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment for the child.

DCFS is requesting assistance with cleaning items to help ensure the home is free of health and safety hazards. An unclean home could negatively impact child safety, reduce parental capacity, and affect the potential for permanency.

DCFS has already supported the family with bus passes, referrals to community resources, and counseling. While DCFS will continue to explore additional support, the items requested are not currently available through DCFS or may take 8–10 weeks for approval.

The estimated cost for the needed cleaning items is $120.00. If you are able, please check Walmart or another retailer and provide the item or a purchase link.

The Family consists of a single mother of 8 children. This mother is currently having to face the harsh reality of lack of funds to be able to provide the essentials for all 8 children. This mother is the sole provider of their home therefore the mother is faced with securing food for all children before any other necessities as little as new undergarments or even socks. The Mother has been faced with difficult years; she has been facing these years alone and with limited support. Mother has faced significant family trauma and was herself a client of the child welfare system as a child. Financial insecurities not only affect the adults of the home, unfortunately situations like these often become a worry for the children, this is an unfair but harsh reality. Their current situation takes a lot from the magic of the holidays, for this family the worry rises, instead they worry about having enough cool clothing to endure the cold weather. All children are growing faster than mom can come up with funds to get new shoes or clothes. The children would benefit from undergarments, shoes, clothing and dressers to avoid keeping them in boxes. Boy, age 9: size 10, Girl, age 8: size 11, Girl, age 7: size 7/8, Boy, age 4: size 5T, Girl, age 2: size 3T, Twins (boy and girl), age 1: size 18 months, Girl, age 6: size 6/7. Additionally, she is in need of wipes, and pull-ups for the 2-year-old (size 3T-4T).

Hello, We have a family of 3 that is currently going through a very difficult time. The mother is currently staying at a homeless shelter with her daughter of 12 and a younger sibling. She currently has a very limited income due to lack of work and they are unable to find adequate housing and consistent availability of affordable food. We are requesting a $500 grocery card for the family to at least be able to purchase food for a period of time. Additionally, any resources regarding how we can help the family would be greatly appreciated. This would help family utilize funds to continue to survive while we explore solutions. Thank You for reading and may you all be blessed for your assistance.

I am advocating on behalf of a relative caregiver who cares for her niece and two children on her own with no outside support. Although caregiver was able to escape a DV relationship last year, she finds it difficult to navigate day-to-day life after the death of her sister and being a now single parent. She has recently obtained child care for her niece so that she can go back to work as an IHSS caregiver to better support her family and provide for their needs. Caregiver just needs a stepping stone right now to help her and her family get to where they need to be. Therefore, I kindly ask for assistance with a gift card for school clothing and shoes for the kids. They are quickly outgrowing the clothes/shoes they currently have and are in dire need of new attire. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you and God Bless!