Cornerstone Church
A response team of Cornerstone Church

6d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
Uncle and Grandmother who have been caring for their niece/granddaughter need assistance with their rent. Grandmother is not currently working and uncle has lost his job as a result of keeping appointments for his niece while she is in his care. As a result, he has gotten behind on his rent and is facing eviction.
Uncle has already reached out to community partners for assistance and is currently starting work. Only the first hearing has occurred so far so there is still time to settle the balance. Paying this amount will reduce the amount owed and allow the landlord to see uncle's attempts at resolving the matter, thus allowing him more time.
Independence, Missouri • 64056
$400.00 still needed
1 Child
2 Adults

6d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
This family is currently fighting to stay together. Mom is working hard trying to maintain the home and is working on herself to become the best mom she can be. Mom was fighting an infestation in the home and was forced to throw away furniture. They are in need of a couch for the living room and a dresser for the child. So he can have somewhere to store his clothing and make his room feel a little more comfortable.
Independence, Missouri • 64056
$400.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

6d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
Children's Division is seeking assistance from Care Portal to supply a set of biological parents with a baby stroller and/or baby swing to prepare for their new residency when they are able to reunify with their baby and are able to obtain their own housing.
Both parents have remained sober for over 2 months, and have worked consistently to attend court hearings, meetings, to get their warrants resolved, to book themselves into treatment inpatient, to attend therapy, and to sacrifice so much of themselves to make things better for their child.
At court, the parents progressed to 4-8 hours of unsupervised sandwich time, meaning they are very close to getting overnight visitation with their baby, and are exceeding everyone's expectations for the case. The only things left for this family to reunify would involve furnishing the child's room for when they are able to obtain their own housing. So far, they have received so much help from other community programs and are so grateful to have that much support. The only things left for the baby would include a baby swing and/or a stroller for the baby to go on walks. CD introduced the parents to a place called Just Between Friends, as second-hand items have been donated that are still useable. This family would appreciate any help that is offered. The agency is proud of their hard work. Thank you for your consideration from Jackson County Children's Division!
Independence, Missouri • 64056 • Refuge Church-Sugar Creek
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
2 Adults

10d
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
A teen boy aged 14 just moved in with a paternal cousin after returning from AWOL. The child's placement requested help getting a bed for the youth as this placement was unexpected.
Blue Springs, Missouri • 64014
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

11d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
The placement provider of a 16 year foster child is in a desperate need to pay her utility bills. The bill has increased to approximately $1600 and the family is in danger of having the service disconnected on 5/20 if the bill is not paid. The household has 4 children and 2 adults and the foster mom is working hard to support the family but has not been able to keep up with demands of the family.
Independence, Missouri • 64057 • Refuge Church-Sugar Creek
$1,600.00 still needed
4 Children
2 Adults

14d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
I am seeking out help for a child who was just recovered from being on-run. Unfortunately, there are no family members what-so-ever involved in his case and this poor child has learnt to fend for himself most of his childhood and into his teen years. As hard as it is for him to accept help sometimes, he is in desperate need of just that. The child is currently staying with a friend who so kindly is willing to help keep him off the streets however he is in need of a bed, bedding and a pillow as he is currently sleeping on an air mattress temporarily. With this help, we are hoping to get a good home routine and regimen back up and started for him. We want him to feel comfortable and confident having his own items and get him back on track with meeting his goals in life.
Blue Springs, Missouri • 64015
$240.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

14d
Help Preserve a Foster Care Placement
Baby has been in care for about 1 month. When baby was born she tested positive for drugs and is having withdrawal from the drugs. Mother had no care the whole pregnancy. Placement is requesting a gift card to get the baby things they will need in there home.
Grain Valley, Missouri • 64029
$0.00 still needed
1 Child

22d
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
We have a 20-year-old who is aging out of care in a month. She is moving into her apartment with her 1-year-old daughter. She is working and has been trying to save money. She is $500 short for the deposit on her apartment; she has managed to save half. The $500 would ensure our older youth does not age out unhoused. She is utilizing a housing voucher to ensure she will be able to pay her rent; her voucher does not pay for any part of the deposit. Our youth is excited to have her own place for her and her daughter to finally have stability in her life. Thank you!
Blue Springs, Missouri • 64014
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

29d
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
I have a youth who is aging out of care in June, and their placement has put in a notice that she needs to leave by May. The youth has found an apartment, but the deposit is $1,300 and she needs help paying it. The youth also has a toddler aged child.
Blue Springs, Missouri • 64014 • Family of Love Outreach Center
$0.00 still needed
1 Child

29d
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
I have a youth who is aging out of care in June, and their placement has put in a notice that she needs to leave by May. The youth has found an apartment, but the deposit is $1,300 and she needs help paying it. The youth also has a toddler aged child.
Blue Springs, Missouri • 64014
$500.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult

29d
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
I have a youth who is aging out of care in June, and their placement has put in a notice that she needs to leave by May. The youth has found an apartment, but the deposit is $1,300 and she needs help paying it. The youth also has a toddler aged child.
Blue Springs, Missouri • 64014
$450.00 still needed
1 Child

36d
Help Reunify a Bio Family
A low income family of 5 are transitioning into a new home as they recently welcomed a new baby. They have 3 small children and are in need of a boy toddler bed to help transition the baby into the home.
Please review the links provided for guidance on needs of the family.
Toddler bed frame Go To Link ###-####
Toddler mattress Go To Link
Toddler bed sheet set Go To Link
Updated on April 23, 2025 by an Agency Worker
If the bed frame and sheets can be paw patrol, the child will be very excited.
Please reference the link Paw Patrol bed frame Go To Link
Independence, Missouri • 64055 • House of Refuge ND Church DBA The RefugeKC
$0.00 still needed
3 Children
2 Adults