Foster parents are asking for help with a specialty formula for a three month old baby who is having trouble eating and WIC does not cover that specialty formula in order to help continue baby’s weight gain. So far, after switching to this formula, the baby has consistently gained weight at an appropriate rate, however the problem is that it is tough to find and very expensive. Foster parents have drove around to Oklahoma City, Arkansas, and Locust Grove to secure some since this baby came into care. The baby is placed with adopted sibling and has had issues from birth, but the foster parents have done a great job looking after this baby and making sure the baby’s developmental needs are met. The specialty formula is “Enfamil AR (added rice).” FM asked for reimbursement of $250 and/or cans of formula. Anything would help this foster family care for this baby. Worker put 12 cans, however foster parents will take any help since this baby will be taking this formula for a while.

Family in need of help! This family consists of an 18-month-old in a kinship placement with his grandmother and uncle who are both on SSI, therefore income is extremely limited. A medical examination is needed asap for the uncle as part of the policy requirements, and his primary care doctor does not have an opening until late July. The family is in need of $66 to cover the cost of the medical exam at a local urgent care so that the medical examination can be completed in time.

A paternal aunt currently has placement of the two children. An infant and a toddler. She is needing a double stroller to help her when taking the children out of the house.

Hello there! I am reaching out for assistance for a prospective adoptive family who has been the foster care placement for a 7-year-old for the past 10 months. The child has grown incredibly close to the family and they have worked tirelessly to ensure that she feels safe, loved, and free to express herself without fear of judgment or rejection. Over the past few months, the child's behaviors have become increasingly more concerning- to the point where the family recently had to have their dog euthanized as a result of the child's abusive behaviors toward it. The family was under the impression that the child had learned from the incident and that it would not happen again, however, she was recently observed abusing their other dogs while in the backyard playing. The family also recently welcomed twins into the family and there are some concerns for their safety. Because of this, the family is requesting financial assistance with purchasing a camera system for their backyard (to ensure that the child as well as their dogs remain safe) along with two motion-activated door sensors that can be placed on the doors of the child and the newborn twins. Any assistance with these needs that you may be able to provide would be immensely appreciated. This family does not wish to give up on the child, they just need some help with implementing additional security measures. Thank you again for your time and consideration!

Maternal aunt is needing a car seat for 3-year child so he can safely get around with his family.

Hardworking foster family of six needs help paying their US Cellular phone bill in the amount of $472.57. With the addition of the two foster children in the home expenses have increased and the family is struggling to cover their current cell phone bill that is due by 06/18/23. If covered, this would be a great relief to the family.

We have a foster family whose Air Conditioner went out completely today. With their current finances, they are going to struggle to afford repairs right now. They have two foster children right now, both 2 yrs. and under. The are a newer foster home that just opened up in March of 2023. Our number one goal is to make sure the kids are able to stay in the home as they were placed in their home in April.

The mother's newborn was placed into custody and the mother is homeless with no phone and no means of being able to stay in touch with her case worker, service providers, or attorney once she is released from the hospital to maintain services and be able to have contact for arranging family time with the newborn during the case.

This request is for a family that started fostering in 2021. Right away, they excepted a sibling set of three kids because the family did not want the children to be separated. They knew there were going to be many sacrifices because there wasn’t enough room for each child to have their own room including their own child. However, they were determined to make it work because they wanted these children to stay together in order for them to overcome their traumatic experiences. It has been a rough couple of years with limited space, but recently an opportunity came up and they were able to find a bigger home that would provide each child with their own bedroom. This is something that the foster children have never experienced and now will have an opportunity to know what that is like, be a little more “normal”. They are now in need of 3 dressers for the children.

Parents need your help paying the summer camp fee of $675 in order to provide a positive peer opportunity for their 14 year old son with other disabled children. Their son is non-verbal, autistic and an epileptic. One of the parents’ plans to attend this camp with their son. This young boy needs and deserves lots of positive interaction with peers in a supervised and safe atmosphere so he can experience new things available at this camp. By covering even a portion of the camp fee, you will be making a huge difference in this family’s life. This boy will be able to zip line through the woods, jump off a diving board amidst a cheering crowd and create a lifelong relationship with a camp friend among many other camp activities. The Family and Child Welfare thank you for considering assisting with this fee. Again, any donation amount will go to pay for this young boy’s camp fee.

A mother is in need of a convertible car seat as she was just reunited with her daughter but the infant car seat she has is too small for the child.

Father of three children who have been in DHS custody for a year is in need of completing a program which requires an initial assessment. The initial assessment fee is 95.00 and the father is not able to cover the cost at this time. The program that needs to be completed is 52 weeks long, so the father getting started as soon as possible is important. Permanency worker is asking for someone to pay the assessment fee.

I have a mom who got behind on the rent when she had to take off work to have a baby. She's been able to get almost all the way caught up but is still a little short. With her rent caught up, we'll feel more secure in closing her case, knowing she has a safe place for her children to stay.

Hello! I have a Grandmother who has placement of her grandchildren and is looking for a foldable metal twin bed frame for her Granddaughter. If anyone has one available that could donate one or has the funds to purchase that would be amazing and Grandma would really appreciate it! Thank you!!

Parents of 7 children need our community’s assistance with beds, bedding and clothing storage/organization. They also need someone to haul the furniture to their home as they navigate life with a large family on a low income. Both parents work outside the home however are not able to make ends meet without assistance. The children are amazing individuals with personalities as big as the day is long. They have been taught manners and social graces and are a joy to work alongside as we reunite them with their parents. The children’s ages range from newborn to 11 years of age (Boys’ ages are 11, 9, 6 and newborn; Girls’ ages are 5, 2 and 1.) They currently are in need of a toddler bed for their 5 year old daughter and the parents need a queen size bed and bed frame. They have no bedding for the beds, so queen, twin and toddler bed size bedding such as sheets, blankets and pillows are also needed. Plain colors for the bedding would be best instead of themed items. The 3 boys each have twin sized beds (bunk beds and a twin bed). If someone is able to assist with moving the beds to their home that is also a great need to be filled. This need can be met partially but selecting one item below. Every little bit helps a lot!!! Filling this need will greatly reduce the stress and anxiety of both parents as they work together to finish their treatment plans in order to keep their family together in their home. The parents and child welfare greatly appreciate your help!!!

Please consider helping a mother and father with a new convertible car seat for their baby. Today is their baby girl's first birth day and she is in need of a bigger car seat. The parents have been progressing in their case and have been able to move to unsupervised family time with their daughter. They are also transporting her during their family time together. They were previously able to use the foster parents' car seat and were not prepared to have to buy a new one just yet. A new car seat is a big expense for them as they do not have much money. Thank you for your consideration.

A child in care that is place with kinship placement is in need of help. The child in care is in need of a dresser to complete the request of foster care requirements. Foster care requires children in care to have the basic bedroom need among other basic needs. The kinship placement if fairly new; not receiving monthly stipend at this time.

I have 2 bio parents that do not have transportation at this time and they are in trial reunification with their children. They both are needing assistance with transportation to complete services and get to jobs. They both are in need of a 31 day bus pass to help assist with their transportation barrier. Meeting this need would help these parents to finish their treatment plan and complete their case successfully.

Family is needing help getting bedroom furniture for a three year old girl to begin trial reunification. The parents got their own home and they are starting over with everything since it was lost in storage. The three year old girl is needing a bed, dresser and toybox.

This family consists of a foster child in a kinship placement, with one adult who just had a baby and two disabled adults. The family is in need of their yard being mowed and they are hoping someone would be open to assisting them with this task.