Pleasant View Bible Church

DCS is requesting financial assistance for three teenagers to go to church camp. During the time that DCS has been involved, the teenagers have mentioned church camp multiple times to the ongoing worker. At the last home visit, one of the teenagers mentioned that they did not know if they would get to go to camp because of money. After talking to the teenagers’ father, the ongoing worker realized that there is a financial strain on the family since the father is switching jobs. The father’s new job starts next week. Their church has helped pay for most of the camp costs; however, the father still needs to come up with a $50 deposit for each of the children. DCS and the family have been working together to build a more supportive and effective household. The family has been relying on their church as support for them throughout the past few months. All of the children really enjoy going to youth group and attending church on Sundays as they are able. One of the teenagers sees this week of church camp as an opportunity for them to have some independence along with having a fun week at camp. DCS has been working to build an effective and supportive home environment. DCS believes that the children going to church camp will be beneficial for all of the children and for their father so that they can come back into the household with a refreshed mindset.

This request is for a Mother & Father and their three children. The family resides in the same household. Children are aged 6,5, 7mo.

Mom and dad report that they recently caught up on their electric and water bills, and paying for their current rent has been difficult. Mother reports recently being a victim of a scam that lost them a few hundred dollars. This request is to provide some financial assistance in either paying for one month of their water and/or electric bill.

Family reports water costs approximately $100/mo and electric is approximately $200. Any assistance that can be provided is appreciated.

Both parents are currently employed.