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Family consists of a mother and her 3 sons, ages 12, 10, and 6. Mother recently became homeless at the end of May. She sent her children to stay with relatives for the summer while she searched for housing. The Department was able to help secure housing for her with a move-in date of July 16. The children will return to the mother at the end of July. The mother is requesting assistance in purchasing 2 twin mattresses for her two youngest sons' bunk beds and a full mattress for her oldest son. Mother is not financially capable of purchasing these items, as she receives little support from the children's fathers. The Department has committed to buying the full mattress, so the 2 twin mattresses are what we need. Please consider blessing this family to help promote the children's safety and well-being.

This family is requesting assistance in purchasing 3-4 cans of formula(Enfamil NeuroPro Enfacare-blue can) for their infant daughter. She was born premature and has recently started eating more formula. The family is a one income home, due to mom having to stay at home to care for the baby, who has medical needs. The family also consists of 3 other children the parents provide for financially. Formula for their infant would help to ensure her growth and wellbeing.

Single mother of 4 is in need of a couch or couch and loveseat for her living room. The father of her children is deceased and she has minimal supports. She could greatly benefit from someone to talk to and connect with.

Single mother of 8 is currently needing help with underwear and socks for her children. Mother recently had a baby that has some medical issues and she is not working at the moment. Sizes are 16, 8 and 5 for the boys and girls size 6. She has minimal support system and could benefit from someone reaching out to her as well. She has also noticed a couple of roaches recently in her home and would like to get roach traps or spray.

Mother and father of 3 of their own children have taken in 4 additional children to avoid them coming into foster care due to substance use by the biological mother. The youngest child is on formula and this is a large expense. Trying to aid the sudden financial strain the family has now caring for 4 additional children. The biological mother could also benefit from a support system as well. Baby is currently on Enfamil in the purple can.

Please consider this family. Baby has been placed with grandmother while mom completes treatment. Grandmother has been providing care for baby the past months. Baby is in need of some diapers size 3, wipes and boy clothes 9-12 months. Grandmother would really appreciate the help from the community. Thank you so much in advance.

Parents are currently homeless and working to find a place to stay. They have a one year old daughter. Both parents are trying to secure daycare and employment. DSS is working with the family and has referred them to housing, parents are donating plasma to stay at hotel but have run out of money. CarePortal also provided a stroller for the child but the stroller broke at the base and wheel. DSS is asking for a 200 gift card and stroller for the baby.

Mother is dealing with D.V. Aunt in old environment is refusing to give mother any of the child's belongings. Mother needs clothing for the child size 9-12 months, diapers size 4, and wipes.

Updated on July 02, 2025 by an Agency Worker
A infant car seat is also needed. Est $60.

This family is cared for by a single mother with two small children in the home that have developmental issues. Due to the mother's inability to work, there are some things that the family are in need of. The children are in need of two toddler beds, clothing, and possibly some toys. By fulfilling this request, the children will have a safer place to sleep, more enrichment, and the ability to be well-dressed.

A 9 year old was placed with his aunt due to concerns for his caretaker. The caretaker has a child the same age and would like to have bunk beds to accommodate the 9 year old in her home. The home is actually in Floyd, but using a Salem zip code for the request.

A single mother with three children who is employed is struggling to keep adequate amounts of food in the home, despite being employed and receiving SNAP benefits, due to the increasing cost of food and her children being home from school, due to the lack of summer school this year. She would benefit from assistance so that she can stock items for the children to get through the rest of the summer.

Family is requesting a 10,000-12,000 BTU air condition window unit to cool his home. Family stated they would be okay for now but that when it gets into the 90 degrees that it is unbearable with so many people in the household.