Kinship is needing assistance in down payment . Her biological child was murdered and she had to relocate her her and the children's mental health. The property owner needs payment today to obtain lease. Please help the foster children remain with Kinship, they will need to be moved if placement is not obtained this month.

A smart & vibrant 10- year old has been placed in the care of her aunt for the past two years. During that time her aunt has taken her in to her home and provided her with a safe, loving and stable home. Her aunt moved into a better neighborhood and school district to provide her niece a better lifestyle. Shortly after moving the aunt lost her job and is now struggling to make ends meet. She has gone through all of the steps to take guardianship of this youth & is awaiting guardianship any day now. The youth is in need of some things that the aunt is unable to provide at this time. She is in need of some summer clothing, girls size 10 tops & shorts, women's shoes size 6.5. or 7 tennis shoes. If you are able to help out with this need it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I am currently working with a mother of two with severe mental health issues. She has been unable to work and owes $2200 for her gas bill. They turned off her gas this week and will not turn it back on until she pays $1250. We were able to find a community resource that will pay $500 if we are able to come up with the remaining $750. The mother is working to get into vocational rehab at this time as well as additional mental health services. The gas in her home is for her stove, hot water heater, and heat. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you for considering this request and for all your support in our community! Updated on June 05, 2023 by an Agency Worker
We still need help with this, any help will be appreciated.

I have a teen who needs help paying for immunizations for her dog. I know this isn’t a typical request but this dog means the world to this teen. She raised the dog since it was a pup and has spent a great deal of time training it and entering it into dog competitions (fly ball, I think?). The dog is her companion and she is very attached to him, he has been with her when many people have abandoned our youth. Our youth is in foster care and placed a few hours from the KC area.

Client arrived in the U.S. pregnant and alone seeking asylum. She was given temporary housing with a local pastor due to being homeless. The father of her baby has since arrived in the U.S. and they are living in the unfinished basement of a family connected with the church. They have a sofa and a side table and a queen bed. They need most items to establish a living area and basic toiletries as they begin life here in the U.S. They are looking for work but are not currently employed. Items can be new or used. Hair dryer. Personal items like shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, etc. Women’s clothing size small, pants size 6 or 8, shoes size 8 or 8.5 Men’s clothing size small or medium

Client arrived in the U.S. pregnant and alone seeking asylum. She was given temporary housing with a local pastor due to being homeless. The father of her baby has since arrived in the U.S. and they are living in the unfinished basement of a family connected with the church. They have a sofa and a side table and a queen bed. They need most items to establish a living area and basic toiletries as they begin life here in the U.S. They are looking for work but are not currently employed. Items can be new or used. Fridge must be on the smaller side.

Client arrived in the U.S. pregnant and alone seeking asylum. She was given temporary housing with a local pastor due to being homeless. The father of her baby has since arrived in the U.S. and they are living in the unfinished basement of a family connected with the church. They have a sofa and a side table and a queen bed. They need most items to establish a living area and basic toiletries as they begin life here in the U.S. They are looking for work but are not currently employed. Items can be new or used.

Client arrived in the U.S. pregnant and alone seeking asylum. She was given temporary housing with a local pastor due to being homeless. The father of her baby has since arrived in the U.S. and they are living in the unfinished basement of a family connected with the church. They have a sofa and a side table and a queen bed. They need most items to establish a living area and basic toiletries as they begin life here in the U.S. They are looking for work but are not currently employed. Items can be new or used.

Children Division is assisting a Swahili family who has 6 children in the home. It was discovered that all 6 children in the home have been sleeping in 1 bed. This family is in need of 6 twin sized beds or bunk beds with frames as well as bed linens. In addition to the beds needed we are hoping to connect this family to a Swahili community so that they have community supports. Thank you in advance

This family is only needing help for their utility bill that has gone out of there budget. It doesn't seem like it is a reoccurring issue with the family. They are capable of keeping up with the following payments, but one month had gotten away from them and has now piled up and it is beyond what they can afford alone. They are reaching out and asking for help. The household consists of 3, both parents and a child. The bill is 274$ to avoid shut off, but the entire bill is $444.

Single father is in need of some assistance with the fee to complete court-ordered Batterer's Intervention course. The father is in therapy with a domestic violence component and is taking responsibility for the problems he has faced in the past. Any assistance toward the fee is greatly appreciated. The cost is $150, then $20 per class after that. Thank you for all you do to help families in need!

This boy has been in care since he was 17 months old, and he will be turning 5 in August. He will be starting kindergarten in the fall, as his twin brother's needs can be better accommodated by the school district than by their preschool. His occupational therapist has recommended a summer therapy group for kindergarten readiness, with focus on social interactions, visual motor, fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive activities. This group is also being recommended for his twin brother, which has been submitted separately.

KVC Kinship is working with a kinship placement who has recently taken in a 12-year-old male and also has two teenagers of her own. This placement has expressed a need for assistance with obtaining a bunk bed frame for a xl twin and full or queen mattress on the bottom. This placement already has the mattresses and is just in need of assistance with getting the bunk bed frame as the three boys are sharing a room. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

The child has just moved in with her father, she had lived in Clay with her mother. She moved from Clay County to Cass County and could use some clothing items during this transition. The father last minute has taken her in, and has gotten somethings like a bed and bedding, but he needs some clothing like underwear, shorts, shirts, pants, and shoes/socks. Anything will help! She wears an 18 in girls and 9 1/2 women's shoes Updated on May 23, 2023 by an Agency Worker
This child is 5 - she wears 6 in girls clothes and 12 in kids shoes.

We are looking for funds to assist in reunifying a family. The biological mother is needing assistance with paying off a past due utility bill. The mother will be able to pay off of her utility bill and get utilities set up in her new housing. Once she has the new housing, her children will be able to be reunified with her.

A child is wanting to find family members as he feels isolated and that he has no ties to anyone. He feels alone and no one checks on him on a day-to-day basis. This child has had ups and downs as far as his mood and just wants a glean of hope. This child was previously adopted from another state and is currently in foster care in Clay County.

Bio father is in need of a bunk bed set so that he can start to get expanded time with his 2 boys that can move into overnights and home trial visit. This dad will also need 2 dressers as well as safety locks/plugs and wall mounts for the dresses so they do not fall. He needs safety locks for the kitchen and bathroom he is in need of 1 baby gate

Single father is caring for his 8 year old son under Children's Division supervision. Paternal grandmother is housing the father and son in her home. Some minor home repair need to be done to keep the family safe. Plumbing services to help fix the bathroom sink in the half bathroom will help them use the sink without having a bucket under the sink.

A 13 year old boy was removed from his mother's care due to drug use and concerns for housing. He recently moved in with his father but he is in need of some bedroom furniture! He is need of a dresser for his clothes and belongings

This is a large family that could use a simple refrigerator. The refrigerator could help the family keep food longer, and keep the children well fed.