Maternal aunt is currently taking care of 2 of her nephews, ages 11 months and 2 years old, while the mother is working on completing services that are required of her. Maternal aunt has taken on part of the financial responsibility that comes with taking care of the children and ensuring their well-being. Maternal aunt would greatly appreciate any help with size 8 diapers, 4T-5T pull-ups, wipes, bibs, and baby food. Thank you in advance.

Survivor of DV and her child are trying to regain confidence and work towards bettering their future. Mother just gained employment needs insurance for vehicle to provide needed transportation for child back and forth to childcare and employment purposes.

Single mom of one child is working towards citizenship for her child. Child fell and broke her arm, family is not eligible for financial assistance due to citizenship status. We are requesting payment of the child's medical bill.

Mother of 3 is need of financial assistance with gas and is trying to balance her financial income for bills and groceries but struggles from time to time with having enough funds to put gas in her car, in order to get to and from work as well as transporting her children places. Mother would be appreciative of any help. Thank you in advance.

We have a mother who's child is in DSS custody. She is working hard to obtain steady employment to help reunify her family, but does not have a car. She is currently pregnant as well and needs a vehicle to get to doctor's appointments and appointments at DSS with her other child. If anyone is willing to help this family out, it would help reunify the family and keep her unborn child out of custody.

Single mom is a veteran and working to get back on her feet. She drives to Lynchburg for work and has been unable to work due to her car breaking down. Her car was towed, and she cannot afford to fix it. The car needs 02 sensor, alternator and headlight.

Care portal a couple of months ago helped one of my clients obtain furniture for herself as she transitioned to her new home. Single mother provides for her newborn, her nephew who has special needs, and also takes care of her niece. Mom is in charge of taking all the children to their appointments and running her own errands. Mom's car recently broke down and she now has to rely on everyone else's schedule. Mom has a 2007 Hyundai Azera, and needs help fixing car breaks, tune up, Struts and a catalytic converter. Mom is working with P &M auto mechanic got a quote for over $1200 for everything and I would love for this mom to get any help she can get, because she is doing all she can for these children. ANY help would be appreciated.

Please consider helping a family with their rent. They owe $775 to their landlord by Sunday. The parents have undergone some recent financial struggles and are working hard to catch up on their bills. The family has four children. This donation would prevent the family from possibly having to go to a homeless shelter.

Tiny baby girl is still in the hospital and going through withdrawal meaning that she will not discharge for another few days so she can wean off the medications. Due to this situation, she is not going home with her mother but instead gets to spend some quality time with her grandmother. However, it has been a little while since grandma has had a tiny baby and she needs some help in getting the supplies ready for when baby girl comes home. She is requesting the essentials (bassinet, diapers and wipes, clothing in 0-3 months and 3-6 months, blankets, baby monitor, diaper bag, toys and books, a wash tub, a crib). The diapers are being requested in sizes 1-2. She already has the car seat thank goodness for when baby girl is officially discharged.

This request is for a single mother of 4. The children range from ages 5-14. The 5-year-old has Autism and the mother is in need of supplies for the home to assist with safety such as door alarms, another baby gate stronger hooks for her cabinets, and fridge. The child’s ABA provider her with some recommendations of items that would be beneficial for the child/family in order to maintain safety due to his impulsiveness and obsession with wanting to get into everything. The mother wants to ensure her home is a safe place requires taking precautions in almost every room. Lastly, the house hold is in need of an extermination for roaches. Any assistance for this family would be greatly appreciated. Updated on May 22, 2023 by an Agency Worker
This family is also in need of a convertible car seat for the 5 year old.

There is a single mother of one boy that is needing help with her electric bill. Her electric has been cut off. Her and her son have been staying with her adult daughter in the daughter's apartment that she shares with three other roommates. The amount of the electric bill needing to be paid is more than the mother makes a month with her job.

Grandmother has custody of her three grandchildren. Her previous landlord sold the home they were living in and they had to move within 30 days. Her current landlord refuses to fix things and Code Enforcement is involved. She has found another property to rent, but can not afford both the first months rent and deposit, as this totals $2600.00. She has also indicated her AEP bill is behind by $338.00 that must be paid in order to get power at the new address. She would benefit from some assistance.

Mother is a single parent who just became aware her young daughter was abused by someone she trusted. Her daughter also became ill around the same time and she had to take unpaid time off work. She is trying to catch up on everything while also cooperating with a CPS and Criminal Investigation and navigating the services she and her daughter need. She has expressed she would benefit from "gas money".

I have a youth (TR) who is currently placed in a group home in Richmond VA. The youth has been in Foster Care since October of 2022 and has not been able to see her family members. Her family members really want to go visit her but do not have enough money to buy gas to get to Richmond and back. I am asking for a gas gift card to assist the family in visiting with TR.

I have a 17 year old youth (KR) who has been in Foster Care since September of 2021. The youth has been in locked down facilities and/or detention the entirety of her time in Foster Care. She was recently placed on a trial home placement with her maternal grandmother and biological mother who reside in the same home in Bedford, VA. KR is very excited about the opportunity to be with her family as she has not seen them or lived with them in a long period of time. KR is currently in need of a straight talk cell phone as well as a one month $45 straight talk phone service card so that her family can connect with her when they have to go to work. This is a huge need in order for the family to continue having KR in their home as they have to work and ensure KR is behaving well. The family is understanding that they will have to continue the $45 a month phone card after the first 30 days. The family is also is need of grocery and gas gift cards to help with the additional month to feed and additional travel to appointments. KR and her biological sister are both prescribed medication and need lock boxes for those prescriptions. Please let me know if you are able to assist this family so that KR can remain on her trial home placement and hopefully have custody returned to her family.

BCDSS is requesting assistance in helping a family of two adults and 3 children (2yo female, 1yo male, 5mo male). This family has 3 young children and is in need of pest control treatment for their home to ensure a safe and healthy environment for both the children and caretakers. The family specifically needs treatment for roaches within the home. Estimated cost is approximate as an estimate has not been completed yet.

This family is in need of financial assistance in covering the first months rent for their new apartment. This family has been on my caseload previously and has always been very polite and cooperative. They have two wonderful children. Although her case is closed we are still seeking your assistance so the children do not lose their home and have to enter Foster Care. I placed $1000.00 as the needed amount. I believe they will be getting assistance from RAM House for $300.00. At this point that is not a guarantee.

The family consists of a mother and her two sons, ages 14 and 11. The stepfather of the children travels back and forth between their home and Belize on a visa he can only get for a few months at a time. The mother works full time and works extra shifts to provide for her children. The children are currently sharing a queen size bed, and a bunk bed would be very beneficial to them so they can each have their own space. *The family only speaks Spanish*

THIS REQUEST IS FOR A SINGLE FATHER OF THREE CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN'S AGES RANGE FROM 4-13. THIS FATHER HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR HOUSING FOR THE PAST 8 MONTHS. HE AND THE CHILDREN HAD BEEN STAYING AT A HOTEL. HE HAS AND CONTINUES TO BE EMPLOYED BUT HAS BEEN PAYING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT TO TO STAY AND IN A SAFE PLACE FOR HIS CHILDREN. HE RECENTLY FOUND A TRAILER FOR RENT AND HIS APPLICATION WAS ACCEPTED. HE NEEDS ASSISTANCE WITH FURNITURE AS HE DOES NOT HAVE ANY BEDS. THE FAMILY IS IN NEED OF BEDS, DRESSERS, LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, AND SHEETS/PILLOWS. THE TWO YOUNGEST CHILDREN AR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE AND THEY ARE MALES. THE 13 YEAR OLD IS A FEMALE. THIS REQUEST WILL GREATLY ASSIST THIS FAMILY WITH A NEW BEGINNING IN A SAFE AND TRAUMA FREE ENVIRONMENT. ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY THE FAMILY.

A foster child is returning to her mother for a trial placement after 2.5 years in foster care. Mom has a two-bedroom apartment but needs help with furniture. The child will need at least a dresser and Mom is open to working with Care-Portal donor to discuss needs further closer to the child returning home on May 24, 2023.