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A mom has been hospitalized due to premature rupture of membranes. This mother is set to deliver her baby girl, likely prematurely. Mother was expecting to have more time to compile resources for a car seat but is now facing a long term hospitalization. Mother does not have a car seat for her baby. Mother is requesting support for these things! Please consider delivering these items to hospital directly, as mother will be hospitalized through delivery.

Thank you so much!!!

Mother who has a 2 month old and 5 year old daughter is currently facing eviction and is asking for assistance with her rent payment. Mother has been in court due to custody issues with her partner and has been left with very little support financially. Mother needs $1325 by MAY 9 in order to avoid going to court for the eviction. Mother wants to avoid eviction and remain housed with her two small children, if at all possible!

Mother is also in need of micro-preemie diapers, as her preemie daughter is still small and was recently re-hospitalized and discharged home. Even the preemie diapers that the hospital carries are too large for her daughter. Micro preemie diapers can be purchased at Amazon.com, look for Bambo Nature Hypoallergenic Dream Baby Diapers Size 0 (24 Count)

Every bit helps. Thank you so much!!

Immigrant Pashto speaking mother juggling a full family of 8 is in need of size 0 diapers, size 2 diapers, and sanitary pads. Also in need of infant formula Enfamil Neuropro (yellow can) Mom just gave birth to beautiful baby boy but is struggling financially since she is unable to work( she is only caregiver for medically fragile 1 year old). Any amount of these items will be greatly appreciated

RCDSS is working with a family of consisting of a single 23 year old mom and a 10 month old little boy. Mom is currently unemployed and has a need for clothing for her son. Specifically, mom is looking to obtain shirts, pants/ shorts, and/ or socks. Mom reported her son wears 18M in all clothing items.

RCDSS is working with a family consisting of a single 23-year-old mom and a 10-month-old son. Mom is currently $4,100 behind on rent. She has a December balance of $41 that she is currently paying on but still has to pay the rent for January - April which is $1,057. Every month on the 6th late fees of $105 accrue on the account. Mom is currently unemployed but is actively job searching and interviewing. She has reached out to TANF and has secured emergency assistance of $1,500 which has been applied to the account. Any assistance with this would be very helpful. Thank you for considering!

CDSS is working with a mother who has made great strides towards reunification! She has recently progressed to unsupervised visitation and is going to be able to spend a large amount of time with her child over Mother's Day weekend. She has had to cut her work hours due to the requirements placed on her, and could use assistance with diapers and wipes for her one-year-old daughter. She wears size four diapers. She could also use assistance with age-appropriate snacks as well. Thank you for your consideration in supporting this family in their reunification!

The agency is working with a youth who has been in foster care. The youth, age 19, does receive Social Security Benefits. He saved his money for three months and was able to obtain an apartment. The only item he has is a twin bed. The agency is requesting assistance in helping this young man furnish his apartment. He needs a small sofa or love seat, dishes, glasses / cups, silverware, pots and pans, bath towels, wash clothes, dish towels, dish clothes, twin size sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and any other items one needs when they are just starting off on their own. Gently used items are fine. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

A 14-year-old youth just came into foster care via a CHINS Order for Truancy. The grandmother became the placement for the youth, and she has a room for him but no bed. The room was previously used for storage. Due to the unexpectedness of the situation, the grandmother was unable to prepare for her grandson and lacks financial resources to purchase a bed for the youth at this time. The family would greatly appreciate any assistance in obtaining a twin bed for the youth.

Mother has recently lost her job with the closing of Logan's, and dad has just started working, but has not received his first check. Diapers are needed size 2T-3T.

Courageous young Mother is working hard to establish a safe, stable home for her child free from mental abuse and trauma. She is starting from scratch and is in need of a couch, blender, and clothing. She has a son size 6 and shoe size 13. Also in need of womens size large shirts and pants size 8-10 (M). Mom would also like some sort of exercise equipment for self care (treadmill, stationary bike, or light weights) Mom said she can arrange for pick up of these large items. All of these items can be used

The agency is trying to assist an elderly gentleman whose SNAP Benefits (food stamps) were compromised by no fault of his. The agency is requesting a gift card for Food Lion to assist him. The goal is at least $50.00, but any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Seeking assistance to support a trial home placement of a 5 yo non-verbal autistic child. Services are limited in the area for the child & his developmental needs (non-verbal autistic) has added an extra layer of stress to the family. For the last 8 months, the parents have been traveling for services & visitation each week. The mother is stay-at-home as the child cannot be placed in daycare. She is wanting to get out in the community with the child; however, the financial strain they endured over months has made it difficult. We are seeking a variety of items to support the family. Once custody of the child returns to the parents, they will be able to access additional support like SNAP; however, they cannot do so while the child is on a trial home placement. Items needed include: baby wipes (child is not toilet trained), cleaning supplies (disinfectant, paper towels, Swiffer wet clothes, trash bags, dish detergent), toilet paper, paper plates, gas cards, sponsorship for pool pass for 2 (child and mother), and a kid's sensory body sock (he wears a child's size 10). Regarding cleaning supplies, the child often throws items around, pours things on the floor, etc., creating a significant amount of cleaning for the family. They could also use laundromat funds as their apartment does not have laundry facilities, including laundry detergent.