Grace Family Church

Single mother of three children is in need of assistance with delinquent car payments. The parent has a child with developmental and mental health needs. She is the sole provider to this child and two siblings while working and attending college full time. This family has no other support from family, friends, or the children's father.

This caregiver is having trouble affording the rent of the home she is currently living in, as her former roommate backed out of moving in and left her with the full responsibility of the lease. Due to recent issues with her Autistic child, she had to miss work and fell behind on her car and house payments. Paying for her car loan to be brought current will allow her to have stable transportation for her and the children, as well as give her a fresh start on the remainder of her financial responsibilities.

Details of payment info will be provided to Connecting Church who takes the lead on this request. Funding is already secured. We just need a church to bless the family with making the car payment over the phone.

This family has adopted three of their relative's children. One of the children has various developmental and sensory issues. The caregiver has been working tirelessly with therapeutic providers and other educational specialists to address the children's reading and other developmental and behavior concerns. The child has received a diagnosis that requires him to wear specialized eyeglass lenses. The caregiver is struggling to pay this cost as she has already spent a significant amount of money to begin addressing this child's need. The caregiver is requesting assistance for the balance of 275.00 for the eyeglasses. We have the invoice for the glasses from the parent.

We are requesting support for two siblings 6 (M) & 9 (M), who were recently placed in a foster care placement. To help provide a safe, comfortable, and organized environment, the family is in need of twin Bunk Beds and two (2) five-drawer dresser. These items will allow the children to have their own personal space for rest and storage, promoting stability and emotional well-being during this transitional period.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

The caregiver and her family are requesting assistance to cover the rest of her rental payment for this month. The caregiver received the placement of her nephew in February, however, has been struggling with his behavior at school which has caused her to miss out on work. The child has been kicked out from several daycares due to his behaviors, and the caregiver has had to miss work to pick him up and stay with him during the day. The child has a history of trauma which they are working through in therapy and with medications. The caregiver and the team are looking for services for the child to manage their behavior. The caregiver wants to keep the placement of her nephew but needs extra help due to the circumstances. The caregiver is currently receiving funding; however, it does not cover her total rent. The case manager was able to get funding for the child to attend a summer program, which would allow the caregiver to work fulltime without interruptions. The caregiver will be able to cover her future rent payments once the child is in summer care.

We are currently working with a mom of a 15 year old girl. She's going through a tough time financially. She has a job and is normally able to make ends meet but with unexpected expenses she's in a tough spot. Currently her greatest need is help with groceries just to alleviate some of the financial strain they are going through.

4. Description of Request: Mother is the sole caretaker for both of her children. Mom has a stable job and is working towards getting a second job currently. If the family could receive $300 to put towards a hotel stay, it would ensure that mom and the children would have a safe place to stay for the next two days while they search for their new home.

A struggling single mother and 4 year old child are currently homeless after an incident took place in which displaced them from their home. The mother has no phone to contact relatives up north to discuss relocation. Our agency is taking the lead on helping with flights to get them back to their supports once she has reliable communication to make the arrangements. A government, prepaid minutes phone would suffice. Just enough to get her through a couple weeks of communication. She is unable to work as the father is no longer in the picture and she cannot work without childcare. I am able to assist in meeting with anyone who is able to fulfill this request to meet with mom as she is not housed currently and she does not have a means to contact if it were to be picked up. Thank you for considering this family. A prayer for peace and uplifting would be so helpful to her as well.

Two struggling, working parents with a 6 month old child are trying to stabilize in a hotel before they can move into an affordable housing option next month. They are both working, working opposite schedules to allow for childcare for their son. They are waiting on a paycheck from their employer tonight, which will help pay for a few nights. Any assistance with a night or two in a hotel and some food for the family would be helpful to get them to their next housing placement. The father is so grateful for the help our agency has provided and does not want to ask for more help but he feels this could get them into a better place financially so they can move into an apartment next month. Thank you for considering helping this sweet couple on their new journey as parents.

The client is a single mother with a 17-year-old son. The mother has been battling cancer at a severe stage. The child was planning on going to job corp to finish his GED and get a degree in a trade but that was shut down. He now is going to school, but he is having a hard time getting there. His mother has no transportation and does not leave the house much unless it is for doctor’s appointment. They have a bus station in front of their apartment. A bus pass would alleviate the cost of transportation, and it would allow the child to get an education. The mother is unsure how much longer she will be around and is trying her best to make sure her son has the means to care for himself. Thank you!

We are requesting support for three siblings: 11 (M) 9 (M) 7 (M), who are currently experiencing their first summer in care. We would like to provide them with a meaningful and enriching summer experience through participation in a week-long local church camp (Lithia, FL), martial arts classes and Bible Study.

This opportunity would give the children a safe and nurturing environment to build friendships, develop new skills, grow spiritually and have fun during the summer months.

Breakdown: Church Camp (a week)

• cost: $60.00 per child

Martial Arts Program:

• Monthly cost of $30.00 per child

Bible Study Yearly Membership:

• Annual fee of $30.00 per child

Total Request = $360.00

The youth is placed with her older sister so the youth may be in a family placement outside of foster care. The family just moved into a home of their own, and the youth has her own bedroom. The caregiver needs assistance with paying her rent this month due to unexpected circumstances that caused her to miss days of work. If the caregiver receives assistance, she will not be behind on her rent and face additional late fees.

The caregiver is a father to three young children. He is a non-offending father who has taken his children full time after they were removed from their mother. This father has shown a deep commitment to making his children feel safe and comfortable in his home. He is doing everything he can to make ends meet and provide a loving environment for his family. To create an environment where the children feel settled and comfortable, they will need Trundle Bunk Bed, 3 twin mattresses, 3 sheet sets, 3 comforters, 3 pillows. Bed rail. Now, they have another sleeping arraignment that is not adequate for long term use. This may seem like a small request, but for this family, it represents stability, structure, and safety. It would give the children a sense of security and support for the father who is doing everything to be a supportive caregiver.