Our agency is serving two relative foster parents and their 9 year old nephew. The family is currently making plans to cover the costs of back-to-school clothing, supplies, and after-school program costs as both caregivers work full-time. They are working diligently on covering these costs for both their nephew and their own school-aged son. They are also working on finding a way for their nephew to hone his own interests and strengths, make new friends, and work out his energy in a positive way. Their nephew loves soccer and would very much like the opportunity to participate in a recreational league for his age group.

A 28-year-old male has been in the process of getting his 16-year-old sister out of foster care in another state for almost a year and has encountered many barriers with the primary agency. His sister was finally placed with him this month but was sent with almost no clothing or personal belongings and very minimal financial assistance. In the short time she has been here, she has already secured her driving permit and a job. Though she needs adequate clothing to be ready for the school year at her new school and new job, she specifically needs age appropriate under garments and would greatly appreciate gift cards to stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Marshall’s etc. where she would be able to select these items herself.

We have a relative caregiver, a grandmother who has taken in her three year old grandson. They are currently living in an apartment on the third floor (with no elevator). The grandmother has to be out of the apartment by the 30th of July. She shared with me that she is having financial difficulties getting a moving truck, she is also in need of individuals to help her move into her new home. We are hoping that we can find someone who can help this family out.