Helping Hands of Hickman County

We are working with a local family that has adopted special needs child and are having a mold issue in their home. As a result they are being moved from rental to rental. This a great stress on the family to be out of their wheelchair accessible home. Due to the neighborhood requirements they still to maintain the yard during the months the home is uninhabitable. We would like to help them with their lawn care for 3 months, to allow them to focus on caring for their children, the extra attention needed for their special needs child , and getting back into their home. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

We currently have two children in the office and are needing an air fryer to cook for them. We do not have a stove only microwaves.

We currently have a youth in custody who is in a transitional house. He is needing a larger size shoe.

The youth would like a pair of high top Nike's because he is having pain in his ankles. The youth is needing a size 9 in adult men's.

Resource Linkage is working with a single father of 5 children who is in need of community supports. The father is working closely with the school resource center to be linked to resources but he has expressed a need for help getting clothing and groceries for his children. The father recently moved to a new home which has taken some finances, he works a lot and is depending on his grandmother to help raise his children. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Resource Linkage is assisting a foster family who suffered storm damage and were able to get an estimate of the damage of a fallen tree. The family has two sisters placed with them at this time and this would help relieve some financial responsibility. Any help is greatly appreciated.

DCS is working with a single mother of 4 in Clarksville, who unfortunately had to quit her job due to her son's severe health issues. Her son is much better now but in the process of his recovery her vehicle broke down. A community partner is working with the family to get the vehicle repaired through Mechanics on a Mission but they do not cover the tow fee. The fee is $200, the ask is that we are able to get the vehicle towed today for the repairs to be made. Any help is greatly appreciated, restoring the vehicle back to running condition will allow the mother to return to work.

Due to circumstances, an Aunt is getting custody of her niece. The youth does not have clothes that fit her or any toys. Her birthday is coming up and the caregiver does not have enough funds to get the things she needs. The youth is currently wearing 4T clothes.

AGAPE is currently working with a pregnant mother, and she needs assistance getting her driver's license. This cost will go towards the mother's use of the driving center's car to take her driving test. Any assistance will greatly bless this young mother to be.

The Care Closet in Bedford County serves families caring for non-biological children (foster, adoptive, kinship, ect). Families are able to shop at the closet on a monthly basis for the needed clothing items for their families. Additionally, we provide hygiene items, clothing, and comfort items to children within 72 hours of moving into a new home. Currently, we are out of size 4 and 5 diapers, baby/toddler socks, pull-ups, some adult socks, underwear for boys, and underwear for our teens (adult sizes both male and female).

The mother (36 yrs) is requesting a door bell camera. The mother and daughter (11 yrs) were recently involved with an extreme domestic violence case. The family was able to move due to these concerns, but the mother is wanting a camera due to them being in a new neighborhood (doesn't feel safe) and in case the perpetrator is able to locate them.

A case manager is requesting support for two siblings—an 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy—who are currently in custody and residing with relatives in South Carolina. The children were previously living with their custodial aunt, who recently passed away. Following her death, they re-entered custody due to the absence of any local relatives able to take them in. Sadly, the case manager had to bring them back to Maury County on 5/6 to visit their mother, who is on life support, so they can say their final goodbyes. They will be returning them to their caregivers Friday 5/9 . While they have since been placed with extended family in South Carolina, the process of setting up financial support has taken longer than expected. The relatives caring for them have already covered significant upfront costs, including after-school care, school supplies, and school-related fees, and are now in need of additional assistance. The Family Service Worker (FSW) is requesting $200 for each child to help the family purchase appropriate clothing for the local weather and school requirements. Although the family has the means to continue caring for the children, this one-time assistance would help ease the financial burden until formal support payments begin in the coming weeks. We would love to have them lovingly cared for as they shop for their needs during such a difficult time. Social Worker can assist with shopping on Wednesday afternoon 5/7.

CPS worker is requesting hotel lodging for a family which will be temporary. The hotel will be in the Clarksville area. Information and details provided: Gateway Inn & Suites Clarksville, 250 Holiday Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040. The family was residing in an shed and is waiting for permanent housing, family will be moving to Washington on 5/21. The hotel is needed for for 5/12-5/21. The hotel $79.67 a night.