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** UPDATE TO THIS REQUEST ** Thanks to the community at Belmont, we met the initial request of $520 and got the mother in touch with a mechanic who can complete the work needed! The mechanic did find other issues with the vehicle that need to be addressed for safety reasons and his estimate for these repairs would leave the need for an additional $800. I'm putting the request back up with the additional amount needed in hopes that we can get this mom on the road safely! Thank you!

Previous request: A mom is in need of assistance with fixing her car. While driving, her hood flew up and smashed her windshield. She is in need of a hood replacement and windshield replacement. She is a single mom of a teenager who just recently started working. The car is essential for this family as mom drives the child to work and the mother has significant health concerns and needs the car to get to her appointments. She is on disability so she does not have much income to work with. Mom has advised me that she could get a new to her hood and windshield from the junk yard for around $520. The car is an older model Honda Accord

This family of 9 in Salem is composed of children ages 4, 5, 11, 12, and 16 plus four adults. The family's outdoor air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. The family has been enduring the heat of the summer without air conditioning. A CP donor supplied the family with one air conditioning unit in the meantime. Service Experts completed a diagnostic quote for the family to fix the system at $7,942. The family is on a payment plan with AEP and is struggling to afford unplanned expenses while also meeting the family needs.

Nine-year-old male child is placed outside of the home of his grandmother/custodian through a Parental Child Safety Placement Agreement (PCSPA). The placement is his aunt, who has 2 biological children (including 1 son) who has been displaced from his bedroom, to provide a space for the nine-year-old to sleep. The Department was able to secure funding and provide a bunk bed for the placement. The family is now in need of 2 twin mattresses, so both boys have a place to sleep while the child is placed with them. The placement's funding has yet to process through at this time, and without a place for all 3 children to sleep, this placement for the nine-year-old could be put in jeopardy. Please consider blessing this family.

Mother of five having to relocate herself and five children. Requesting help with mattresses and bedding for said mattresses. Mother has bunkbeds that are being delivered today for the home.

A family of six with four children and two parents in need of grocery assistance. The father was getting regular overtime however that has stopped and now there is financial strain. The parents have expressed difficulty in affording their bills and groceries. Requesting $200 of grocery assistance in the form of a gift card however any amount of support will help.

Good Afternoon. I want to start off thanking you all for everything you do. I am currently working with a family that has a son going through a lot of mental health issues. Mom is doing the best she can with the home and keeping everything afloat. She has an apartment inspection next week and is needing assistance with cleaning supplies. trash bags and hygiene products. She does have a job and is working full time but, she is also a single parent taking care of both children. She also could use some help with bus passes to get to work and appointments. Mom is doing everything she can to keep the child in the home but is also very scared of failing the inspection due to her sons behaviors. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

A niece has recently volunteered to care for her younger cousin to keep her out of foster care, and asks for help with clothing. The girl is 15 years old and needs shirts and pants.

The family's home recently had a fire and some of the children's items were destroyed. They are unable to live in their home at this time. The mother is a single caring for three children while working full time. At this point, they are staying in hotels. The Red Cross paid for one week at the hotel. Any help is appreciated.

Due to concerns of neglect, the children - aged 3 and 4 - are currently staying with other family members. Due to the unexpected nature of the case, the family is in need of assistance with getting the children adequate clothing while the parents work to address the concerns in the initial referral. The children need new shoes, as well as several sets of summer clothing. The 4-year-old boy wears size 5t clothing and size 9 shoes. The 3-year-old girl wears size 4t and size 7 shoes.

This is a request to assist with rent payment. This family is close to being reunified. Please assist with the late rent payment of $875 so this family can retain a residence for a child to return. FCDSS will work with this family to ensure rent payments can be made for the future.

FCDSS is working with a single father who has struggled with addiction. As a result of his substance use, homelessness and other barriers his children were placed into foster care. He has struggled with his substance use. He has struggled with maintaining employment due to lack of transportation. The agency held a family partnership meeting to discuss barriers, needs and ways to meet and overcome these challenges. Since this father does not have valid license, the team suggested a bicycle or electric bicycle as a means of transportation, and he is willing to utilize anything to help him be mobile for his substance use treatment and employment. He has shown motivation and willingness to engage in services. FCDSS is asking if there are any churches that have a bicycle that is not being used that would be willing to be donated or even an electric bicycle.

A loving family placement is caring for two young children — one with autism and one without. The children are safe, supported, and deeply loved, but they are missing out on one important thing: a place to play.

Due to sensory sensitivities, the child with autism cannot tolerate loud noises or crowded spaces, which makes visits to public parks overwhelming and distressing. As a result, both children miss out on vital playtime, movement, and the simple joy of being kids outdoors.

This family is in need of a swing set or backyard playset to create a safe, quiet space where both children can play, stay active, and just be kids. It can be used or brand new.