Growing By Grace Ministry

3814 Maryland Ave, Dallas, Texas 75216
Team Leader(s) Karen Johnson, Katina Baskin, Teresa Brown
Partner in the Dallas County - Southeast Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

Showing 21-40 of 43
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
7
Normal Request
The child in care has been returned to their family and is currently on a return to monitor. The mother is a single woman with 6 children in her home. The dryer has recently went out at the home and the mother is having to go to the laundry mat. The mother reported having to complete at least 8-10 loads of laundry during her last session. The mother is currently on crutches from an injury and needs assist with dryer repairs or a new or gently used dryer. This family would benefit from having a dryer in the home so the mother can focus on healing and on the children.
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76112 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #Our Community Our Kids - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $400 to go!
Electric Dryer
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
2
Critical Request
Client is in need of a crib for the child. Caseworker has observed the child sleeping on an adult sized bed during multiple visits to the home. Child is in need of a crib, pack and play or a very large bassinet. Mother is the sole caregiver for her child and has no assistance from the father.
Location: Arlington, TX 76014 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $250
1 Responses
Madeleine: CATC can deliver the crib on Dec 9
Church At The Cross. 6 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Crib Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
2
Critical Request
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.
Location: Dallas, TX 75220 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $285
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $285 to go!
Rent Assistance
$225 out of $225 still needed
Pediasure Medical need
$60 out of $60 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
1
Normal Request
Infant female is placed with God mother. She is needing a crib/baby bed. This request would help preserve the kinship placement.
Location: Forney, TX 75126 - County: Kaufman - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $250
No Responses
Needs 3 Needs / $250 to go!
Crib Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Crib Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Crib Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
1
Normal Request
An infant is placed by CPS with his great grand mother and is needing a baby bed or a bassinet. He is currently sleeping in a play pen. It is extremely difficult for his grandmother to bend down and pick him up. If filled, this request would greatly assist the family.
Location: Lancaster, TX 75134 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $250
1 Responses
Daniel: Fuego Church can help with these items. We can provide gift cards to cover the purchase costs or have these items delivered.
Fuego Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Crib Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Crib Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
5
Normal Request
A mother of 4 children (ages 3, 5, 8, and 13) was homeless and living in a shelter. She recently obtained housing but has no furniture. The children have air mattresses to sleep on now but are needing beds and bedding. The 3 year old is the only female child and would prefer any bedding provided to her be pink or purple. The 13 year old male child would prefer any bedding provided be Dragon Ball Z. The 5 year old male child would prefer any bedding provided by Sponge Bob. The 8 year old male child would prefer any bedding provided to him by Dinosaurs or Spider man. The family is also in need of a stackable washer and dryer, couches, and dishes.
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76123 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $277
1 Responses
Rachel: Hi. We can help with dishes and silverware.
St. Paul Lutheran Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 1 Need / $200 to go!
Twin Bedding Set
4 out of 4 items still needed
Silverware 20-piece set for 4
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Plates Set of 4
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Cups Set of 6
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
7
High Urgency Request
This family is receiving Section 8 housing and they have 2 windows broken. The landlord is threatening to evict the family if the windows are not repaired by November 13, 2023. One of the children in the home (17 years old) had a baby 2 weeks ago and the family has no where else to go if they are evicted. The request amount is approximate and be higher or lower. Updated on November 13, 2023 by an Agency Worker
The mother in this case has found someone who can repair the windows for a cheaper price. She is now only needing $700. She has stated if she can get at least $500, she can likely come up with the rest on her own.
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76119 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 6 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1000
4 Responses
Laura: Hi we can fund the $500. I hope it’s not too late!
Church At The Cross. 2 weeks ago
Teresa: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Greater Deliverance Church, Community Lead Church. 2 weeks ago
Teresa:
Greater Deliverance Church, Community Lead Church. 2 weeks ago
Teresa: We are working with a window replacement company to get the funds to get started.
Greater Deliverance Church, Community Lead Church. 5 days ago
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
2 dual pane double windows
$500 out of $1000 still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
Three girls have been returned home to their mother. Mom finally got them a place of their own and is in need of new beds for the girls. Due to switching jobs and other moving expenses, buying new beds is not in her budget. The girls have outgrown their current beds, and are in need of new ones to make them more comfortable in their new home.
Location: Dallas, TX 75216 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $940
No Responses
Needs 4 Needs / $940 to go!
Toddler Bed Frame
2 out of 2 items still needed
Toddler Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin Bed Frame
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
This request is for a little girl who is residing with her great aunt. This little girl has been so fortunate to have some clothes provided from other resources in Dallas county but now needs somewhere to put them. I am requesting a dresser for this family.
Location: Balch Springs, TX 75180 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $150
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $150 to go!
Dresser For a Girl
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
3
Normal Request
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.
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76179 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $500 to go!
Wheelchair Lift
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
15
Normal Request
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy is a small fully accredited high school for students that have not been successful in traditional educational settings. Many of our students live in transitional housing, some face homelessness, and virtually all face many many challenges to completing their high school diploma. Most of our students do not live with caring and loving adults that can meet their needs. We would like to provide a warm blanket to each of our 25 students for Christmas to share the love of Christ.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 15 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $375
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $375 to go!
Twin Comforter / Blanket
15 out of 15 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
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.
Location: Allen, TX 75002 - County: Collin - Children Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $300 to go!
Dresser For a Boy
2 out of 2 items still needed
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
5
Normal Request
The request is for a family of 5 who are in need of assistance. In the home a single mother, maternal uncle, two boys and a girl. The children have Autism. The family is financially struggling to make ends meet. Mother broke her wrist could not work. Mother relies on maternal uncle to assist with her with caring for the children. Mother want to place children in school she is not able to purchase clothes or shoes for her children. The family in need of beds, mattresses, bedding, towels, sofa and eating table. Mother want to do for her children with limited funds. The help is greatly appreciated.
Location: Fort Worth, TX 76114 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $2055
1 Responses
Trudy: Also has one full mattress and box spring, and one twin mattress; one dining table with 6 chairs (larger than kitchen table) but may be too large?
Aledo United Methodist. 2 weeks ago
Needs 7 Needs / $1825 to go!
Queen Bed Frame
2 out of 2 items still needed
Queen Box Spring
2 out of 2 items still needed
Queen Mattress
1 out of 2 items still needed
Queen Bed Sheets
1 out of 1 items still needed
Queen Comforter / Blanket
2 out of 2 items still needed
Stovetop Pots & Pans Cookware Set
1 out of 1 items still needed
Kitchen Table with Chairs
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
3
High Urgency Request
This family is fleeing a domestic violence situation. They just moved into a new place and could use some financial help and groceries. The family consist of a mother and her two children (one boy and one girl).
Location: Arlington, TX 76017 - County: Tarrant - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $350
1 Responses
Marissa: I can help with the utility bill.
Community Responder. 2 weeks ago
Needs 2 Needs / $200 to go!
Gas Card
1 out of 1 items still needed
Groceries (see description for details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$150 Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
6
Normal Request
A great aunt and uncle have stepped up and have taken in their niece's 4 children who range in age 6-11. The plan is for these children to be in the home permanently. The family washing machine has recently broke and is beyond repair. The family now spends a few evenings during the week at the laundry mat washing clothes for 7 people and then bringing them home to put in the dryer. A new washing machine will help this family greatly and reduce the stress of having to leave the home to do laundry.
Location: Garland, TX 75040 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $700
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $700 to go!
Washer
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
A grandmother had her grandchildren, a 5 year old boy and 7 year old girl, placed with her. Her 4 year old grandson is in need of a new twin bed and mattress as well as bedding. Her grandson loves the cartoon Ben 10. This wonderful grandmother is in the process of becoming a licensed foster home so that she can adopt her grandchildren. The grandmother just started working again after taking time off to get her grandchildren settled in her home and help them with the changes in their lives. She does not receive any assistance from CPS and is requesting help with this need. Needs
Location: Dallas, TX 75243 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $500
1 Responses
Barbara: Arapaho United Methodist Church will provide all items. Questions: does the child need a pillow? Please give address or general location also contact info and best times to call the person.
Arapaho United Methodist Church. 1 week ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Twin Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Comforter / Blanket
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's School Attendance
10
Normal Request
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy is a small high school in South Dallas that is designed for students that need a second, third or fourth chance to earn their diploma. We serve students that have not been successful in traditional school settings. Many of our students do not have loving or caring adults in their lives and often have faced severe trauma. We provide the needed clothing so that our students can meet the dress code. We are in need of black or khaki jeans for students in order that they can comply with the dress standards of the school.
Location: Dallas, TX 75215 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 10 - Agency: #Cornerstone Crossroads Academy (CCA) - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $240
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $240 to go!
black or khaki jeans of various sizes for both male and female students
$240 out of $240 still needed
Help Improve a Child's Wellbeing
6
Normal Request
Single mother of 5 children is struggling to make her utility payments. She is unemployed and suffers from mental health. She is trying to find employment but is not having any success. She does receive government assistance for food and housing costs. The children are all under the age of 10. Supporting this request will positively affect the well-being of the children.
Location: Forney, TX 75126 - County: Kaufman - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $628
No Responses
Needs 2 Needs / $628 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$215 out of $215 still needed
Utility Bill Assistance
$413 out of $413 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
Normal Request
A single caregiver recently had her 6 year old female cousin placed with her. The caregiver previously received permanent custody of her 3 year old and 10 year old female cousins through previous CPS cases. The caregiver has a 2 bedroom apartment and she is requesting one set of bunk beds for her 6 year old cousin and 10 year old cousins for their bedroom as they share a room. In addition, she is requesting mattresses and sheets for the beds. The caregiver works hard to provide for her family and with this case being new she had to purchase other items for her cousin to be settled in her home and cannot afford bunk beds at this time.
Location: Mesquite, TX 75150 - County: Dallas - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #TX-CPS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $805
1 Responses
Tiffani: We are reaching out to our community now to gather donations.
ClearPath Church. 2 weeks ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Twin / Twin Bunk Bed Frame
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Comforter / Blanket
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Sheets
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
112
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

As cooler weather is approaching, we have students who do not have sweatshirts to wear to school. Our school dress does not allow students to have hoods on sweatshirts while in campus buildings. Our office has already received calls for students in need. Special Instructions: Amazon link for the sweatshirts are included below for convenience. If you do not like want to use this link, we can have any plain sweatshirts with NO hoods- any color.
Location: Red Oak, TX 75154 - County: Ellis - Children Served: 110 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #Red Oak ISD - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1350
2 Responses
Raymond: Vision Temple Ministries can provide some of the sweatshirts
Vision Temple Ministries. 1 month ago
Raymond: Vision Temple can help with some of the sweat shirts.
Vision Temple Ministries. 4 weeks ago
Needs 2 Needs / $1070 to go!
https: / / a.co / d / ft5TSXL Adult Sweatshirts 70 (10 Small, 10 Medium, 20 Large, 20 X Large, 10 2XL- color Charcoal Heather
49 out of 70 items still needed
https: / / a.co / d / 12MTcsE Child sweatshirts 40 (10 Small, 10 Medium, 10 Large, 10 XL) Color- Light Steel
40 out of 40 items still needed
Showing 21-40 of 43
CarePortal Direct

What's CarePortal?

CarePortal is an online platform that brings the needs of hurting children and families in your community to your attention. Caseworkers uncover the needs. CarePortal makes local churches aware, giving them a real-time opportunity to respond.

Response Team Stats

Responders
0
Responses
2
Requests met
2
Children served
5
Economic impact
$1,155