Grace Family Church

She needs assistance with her phone bill of $83.60.

Mom has recently enrolled in the STEPS program for some guidance for herself and her four children. She fell behind on bills due to a job loss, and has been working multiple other jobs to provide for her family while trying to catch up. She's also in the process of applying for other full-time jobs. She needs assistance with her phone bill of $83.60. Mom is incredibly thankful for any help she can get, as she has a small support system.

The child has been involved with the department since the end of 2024. The child was briefly placed in foster care while the department completed the home study for the caregiver. The caregiver has not received funding since the child was placed in the home around six months ago. She is expected to start receiving funding soon. This family has had to make a big adjustment as the child is struggling and has had extreme behaviors. The caregiver is active towards providing stability and long-term care for the child in her care in addition to being a mother. The caregiver has already explored some community resources to assist with electric and water financial assistance, however resources are limited. The caregiver needs electric bill and water bill.

The caregiver and her partner were recently given placement of her 6 nieces and nephews; however, the family is financially struggling. The family has had to take up second jobs to try and manage the extra financial responsibilities. Two of the children are wanting to attend the HOST summer program at their school, however the caregivers are not able to cover the costs. The early learning coalition (ELC) is able to pay for part of one the kids cost, but there is still a co-pay. The other child is on a waitlist for ELC due to his age. The caregiver is requesting for assistance paying the co-pay and tuition for the children so they can attend their summer program. Attending this summer program would allow the children to improve their reading, writing, math and more skills. It would also allow them to socialize with other children and build bonds. The caregiver and the family would be so grateful for this help and need the extra assistance so they can continue to care for the children. The children are doing well in their home and want to maintain this placement.

In the wake of the back-to-back hurricanes in the Fall 2024, the mother was laid off. She was able to find stable employment in Tampa and reunified with her children in March 2025. However, her current income is insufficient to meet the needs to maintain the residence (which the landlord refuses to make repairs to) and cover the costs of transportation to her place of employment. The mother and her case manager have reached out to multiple community resources (Metropolitan Ministries, Catholic Charities, City of Plant City, etc.) but have been told that financial assistance is not available due to it being the end of the fiscal year. The mother has worked hard to regain custody of her children but has been struggling.

In the wake of the back-to-back hurricanes in the Fall 2024, the mother was laid off. She was able to find stable employment in Tampa and reunified with her children in March 2025. The mother is actively attempting to find supplemental income and a more affordable residence closer to her current place of employment and closer to her family. The mother and her case manager have reached out to multiple community resources (Metropolitan Ministries, Catholic Charities, City of Plant City, etc.) but have been told that financial assistance is not available due to it being the end of the fiscal year. The mother has worked hard to regain custody of her children but has been struggling.

Single mother of two children who is currently going through an injunction due to domestic violence is seeking assistance for a car seat and blankets for her 1-month-old baby. The mother is currently a single parent and has been on maternity leave, however, returns to work on June 7th. She does not have the financial means at this time to purchase the blankets and the car seat. The car seat will ensure the newborn’s safety and wellbeing.

Travel system infant car seat at $369.99 + tax totaling $395.88. 7 pack of baby blankets at $13.99+ tax =$14.96. Prices verified at Walmart. Total amount being requested is $410.84.

Single mom of four has been using all of her income to secure safe and stable housing for her children. She doesn't have funds for groceries, so this request will enable her to spend $250 on food and critical household needs, like toilet paper and soap.

Single mom of four children was just approved for section 8 housing, but does not have enough for the deposit to secure an apartment. The deposit is $1500, and she has already paid $600. The request is for $900. For the past three weeks, her children have been sleeping at their friends' houses, and she's slept in her car. She's working more than a FT job, and lost both of her parents last fall, and has had to take on the care of extended family members.

We are currently assisting a mom who has hit hard times caring full time for her child with disabilities. She is currently facing her electricity being disconnected due to lack of funds. She's a single mom with 4 children. Any help would be greatly appreciated and a huge blessing to this family.

The youth is significantly behind in school. He is unable to attend summer school due to the county not offering for his grade. The youth will need tutoring over the summer. Once the child receives this the service, he will then be able to function with his classmates and gain more confidence in and outside of the classroom.

A single mother of two young children, recently displaced from a domestic violence situation, is seeking urgent assistance with diapers and wipes. She is currently residing in a domestic violence shelter and actively exploring employment opportunities as she works to rebuild stability for her family. Due to financial hardship, she is struggling to meet her children’s basic needs. Providing diapers and wipes will directly support the health and wellbeing of the children during this critical time.

This request is for a single mother who recently had to relocate back to her home county after being abandoned by the father of her child. The sudden move, along with storage expenses and loss of income, has created a significant financial strain.

She is seeking assistance with basic personal hygiene items for her young son as she works to regain stability and rebuild their lives. Supporting this request would help ensure her child’s well-being during this challenging transition.

Any assistance would be deeply appreciated as this mother strives to provide for her son and create a stable, healthy environment for him.