A couple took in their infant niece a few months ago. Their niece is growing fast and she is too big for her bassinette now and is in need of a crib. The caregivers are also in need of help purchasing the crib mattress and sheets. The caregivers are on one income at this time and are in the need financially of assistance with this need for their niece.

A kinship caregiver home is requesting assistance with paying for daycare for 1 week of the month of December. The child is going to be moving out of the country with family and the case will be closing as permanency is about to be achieved. However, the caregivers are requesting help to pay for the 1 week of daycare at the daycare that the child has been going to for the past 10 months and that he loves. The child is an adorable 11 month old little boy. The caregivers finances are tight at this time and all assistance would be greatly appreciated.

On September 22, 2023 the parents took their two children to Cook Children’s ER. Both the 1 year old child and the 4 year old child were seen. Unfortunately, due to a high deductible their insurance was not able to cover much of the cost of this visit. They were also denied any financial assistance from Cook Children’s Financial Counselors and their bill due is $6,000.00. We understand this is a large bill and we would like to request financial assistance to help the family start to chip away at the bill and give the family some financial relief.

I have a single father who is caring for his 11 year old daughter. The daughter is disabled and was recently discharged from the hospital. The father and child were kicked out of their home and are currently living in a hotel. The father is behind on his hotel bill and owes $225. If he doesn't catch up on his bill they will be kicked out of the hotel and become homeless. His daughter is also required to drink Pediasure everyday due to failure to thrive but they ran out and the father doesn't have enough funds to purchase anymore. If she doesn't get the nutrition needed she can lose weight, which will place her back in the hospital. I am also requesting $60 to purchase two boxes of Pediasure that will last her a month. The daughter was recently approved for disability and the father will have additional income to care for her once payment begins.

Child has physical impairments that require a lot of medical attention. Family recently relocated here to better care for the child's needs. The family is in need of a wheelchair lift for their family van as they are currently lifting her and her wheelchair into the van and it is very difficult for them to do this. Any assistance with this request is appreciated.

Child has physical impairments that require a lot of medical attention. Family recently relocated here to better care for the child's needs. Family needs assistance until their Medicaid kicks in for the child. They are in need of bed pads (without plastic - brand: Medline), adult diapers (size XL), & wipes. Any assistance with this request is appreciated.

Two boys ages 5 and 2 are needing dressers to store their clothes. Kinship placement (grandparents) is not able to afford this expense. Grandparents are older and not able to work to afford this added cost. Family needs either one dresser that is big enough for both boys to use or two dressers for each boy.

The family needs help catching up on bills. Due to death of a child, followed by medical issues, parent was not able to work. Recently started working again and needs help catching up on electric bill so that they can remain in the home and not disturb the daily routines.

7mo old is currently in foster placement. diagnosed with plagiocephaly and to this malformation pediatrician/specialist has recommended and the child wear helmet. Child has been fitted for helmet however insurance has denied cover due it is not being a need after surgery However the doctors or highly recommending. this treatment for child while bones are still fusing. Request is for help with covering the cost of the helmet and all the follow up appointments and treatment.