LOVE 1

I currently have a family in our community that is in need of 3 beds and bed frames. This single mother is working so hard to keep her family bond strong. Beds are so important in a kids life because it gives them a place of feeling safe and at home. Many kids go to sleep with out a proper place to sleep which affects there psychical and mental health. With your support of these beds though we can help this family secure beds so that these kids can feel safe and at home. Thanks you as always in advance for always helping my families!!

We have a mother of two young children who has obtained housing and is in need of a uhaul truck rental to transport furnishings into the new home. Once the apartment is furnished and approved, the children can begin having visits in Mom's home with the aim of transitioning them to living with her full-time. Mom's apartment being equipped and deemed appropriate for the children is a primary barrier to reunification, so assistance in transporting the furniture would help the family overcome a huge hurdle toward reunification!

The mother has been connected with a furniture bank and just needs a rental truck arranged and funded so that she can transport the furniture. Alternatively, if there are community members with their own truck(s) able to transport a number of large furniture items (furnishings for multiple rooms in the home), that could also meet the family's needs.

*Estimated value based on rates for a 20ft uhaul rental.

A mother in our program is requesting a gift card for some school supplies for her two younger daughters. We are able to get some of the school supplies from community resources but would like aid to help the family with whatever they are not able to get from our resources. We are requesting a gift card to either walmart or target to provide the remaining school supplies. If this need is met it will help mom provide school supplies for the girls in time for school, ensuring they have what they need. We are requesting $100 but anything will help. Thank you for considering.

A single mother with diagnosed mental health issues is struggling financially to protect the child as he continues to cause damage to the home. The family is in need of house repairs for broken windows and holes in the walls that the child has caused.

This mom is unable to pay for her eyewear through Research Medical Hospital. One of the three children is currently on a Trial Home visit. The mother is preparing to attend college in August and needs her prescription eyewear. If anyone can assist monetary. I can provide the contact information of the office, if prefer to pay directly to the eye doctor office. information can provide the information

This child has a relative that is approved for placement but for her to be able to move to the relative placement she is needing a bed and a dresser. This will help immensely with getting this child reunited with her relatives.

The parent has recently escaped an unhealthy living situation and is now living independently with her two children. As she transitions to self-sufficiency, she is facing financial hardship, and her water service is at risk of disconnection due to a delinquent bill.

We have a 15 year old young lady in a kinship placement and could use some personal care/hygiene items. She has had a difficult time in foster care and has transitioned between several placements, which has made it difficult for her to maintain a supply of personal care items as she loses access to supplies when she moves. She's struggling with a lack of stability and control right now as she waits for reunification with her parents. Providing her with her own little stash of personal care items will allow her to keep the same belongings when her placement changes, ease the stress of moving around, and give her a sense of control over her own belongings and self-care.

We've gathered what supplies we have on hand, but there are a few items left over we'd like to obtain for her: -Aquaphor moisturizer -Washcloths -Hand towels -Hair conditioner -Face wash (Cera Ve is her favorite) -Hair brush -Mouthwash -Razors (safety or cartridge) -Lip balm

We would be so grateful if anyone can help our teen finally have her own set of belongings to take with her when she moves placements next (she will be moving again soon).

This family is in need of cleaning services to help get a handle on getting the home cleaned and helping with laundry and getting it put away. Parents for the children are receiving services for substance use and are not able to care for the children in a safe manner. Grandma has stepped in and is taking care of them.

There are 4 kids in this home, 3 are siblings and 1 is a cousin. Grandma is taking care of all 4 of them at this time. They have recently moved into this home and have fallen behind on keeping it clean and uncluttered. Grandma is very overwhelmed with all 4. Ages are from 6 months to 7 years old. CD has helped with some laundry and getting laundry soap and getting a few loads washed and dried. Case management has reached out to Hot Mess Moms, but they are not currently taking applications. Community Action of Greater Kansas City has also been contacted. Grandma has recently stopped working in order to care for her grandkids. Daycare is being looked at with help from CD. This family is very kind and accepting of help.

A grandmother has been caring for her infant granddaughter since she was released from the NICU and has been struggling to make ends meet since then. The baby recently celebrated her first birthday and is close to graduating from her special needs program!

Grandmother's washer recently started acting up and she does not have the money to cover the repairs, as her car is already needing work done. With infant clothes and toys constantly needing washed, this grandmother is in need of repairs as soon as possible to continue to care for her granddaughter. A local appliance repairman has estimated the cost of fixing (including service fees) to be around $120. We are asking for financial assistance to pay the invoice once repairs are completed.

Grandmother and child live in Harrisonville, we expect that the invoice can be paid over the phone.

A 17-year-old recently received her own bedroom and is looking to make it her own! She has a bed and vanity but is looking for a tall dresser, a vanity stool, pink and/or white curtains, and some LED lights. She loves the colors pink and white and would love these items in those colors. Thank you for helping her create her safe space!

Good afternoon. I am requesting community assistance to help a older pregnant homeless youth on my caseload with getting some temporary food assistance. The youth in question is 19, pregnant, and a MO Children's Division Foster Youth. The youth is 4-6 weeks pregnant and is currently couch surfing until a permanent safe placement option can be found for her. We are requesting $100 gift card at maybe Walmart to help the youth purchase food for the next month. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!