Bethel Baptist Church

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.

A guardian that I'm working with has recently been working towards cleaning up her home, reorganizing, and making improvements so that it's safer for her now walking/exploring grandchild to live in. When moving around the older appliances she noticed that she would need to re-treat for insects. Her child will be returning to the home soon so she does have more that she'll be moving/organizing in the next week. Due to her being on a fixed income we're asking for help with supplies to address the insects currently until she's done reorganizing completely and she can get a company back out to spray. We are also asking for help to buy a baby gate. She has found a 80" baby gate to separate her now walking grandchild from the kitchen area to increase safety within the home.

I am requesting support to help a family with limited income, including three children ages 16, 11, and 9. The family is in need of a window AC unit for their living room/common area of the household. If anyone has knowledge of a used unit available, or is willing to contribute financially towards this need, it would be greatly appreciated to enhance this family's quality of life on these hot days! Thank you for your support.

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.

This family consists of an aunt who is caring for 4 children to keep them out of foster care. She has been heavily burdened with a vehicle that she purchased that has had continued maintenance problems and she is trapped in a car loan where she has owes more than the car is worth and paying very high amounts in interest. The costs of maintaining the vehicle and paying the loan payments are preventing her from being able to have the money she needs to cover her basic living expenses. We are asking for a vehicle donation or help purchasing a vehicle for this aunt so that she can sell her car and pay off a large portion of her car loan. We are also looking for wisdom or advice if anyone has experience with these circumstances.

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.

Two young children — one with autism and one without — are currently being raised in a loving placement with family members. This family has stepped up selflessly to keep these siblings together and safe, providing stability, care, and unconditional love during a challenging time.

A grocery store gift card — in any amount — would go a long way toward lifting some of the financial stress this family is facing.