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An 11-year-old male child is currently placed with his maternal grandmother. He is experiencing difficulty staying awake at school, which has been attributed to staying up late and using electronic devices at night. Although the maternal grandmother attempts to hide the electronics, it appears the child accesses them after she has gone to sleep.

The school has expressed concern, noting that the child often arrives extremely tired and, on several occasions, has fallen asleep in class and could not be awakened.

The maternal grandmother has requested support in obtaining a lockbox to securely store the electronics at night. This measure is intended to support the child’s academic performance and help maintain the stability of his current placement.

The maternal aunt has opened her home and heart to her three nephews, taking full responsibility for their care after they were placed in protective custody. While her home was approved for expedited placement, she is in need of one toddler bed for one of the children. Having arrived with little more than the clothes on their backs due to their mother's homelessness, the children are in need of basic necessities. The aunt is requesting any support to help provide for her nephews. She has taken a leave of absence from work to focus on stabilizing the children and supporting them through this challenging transition.

Hello, we have a young adult who needs support in getting a gently used Chromebook/laptop. Our youth is currently attending school to obtain his high school diploma. Unfortunately, he is unable to get a computer from the school he is attending due to having limited availability at this time. He is able to get to school and use the computers there, but some days transportation is unavailable for him. He currently lives in Visalia, but the school he is attending is in Orosi. Online school has been the best option for him due to the commute along with his transportation barriers. He is on track to graduating this year! Thank you!

Child Welfare Social Worker, assisting a single mother expecting her fourth child and raising three children, two of whom have special needs. This family recently transitioned out of homelessness and secured an apartment with a move-in date of May 7th, 2025. This is a significant achievement.

They are moving into a completely unfurnished apartment with minimal possessions. The family currently possesses only the clothing they were able to carry. The lack of essential furniture and household items poses an impediment to their well-being and ability to establish a stable home life. The mother is concerned about providing a safe and nurturing environment for her children, particularly given the added stress of her pregnancy and the care requirements of her children with special needs.

To ensure a successful transition into their new home, the family urgently requires essential furniture, including beds for the children and the expected mother. Basic kitchenware such as pots, pans, and utensils is also critically needed. The provision of these items, including a small couch and kitchen table would greatly contribute to their physical and emotional well-being and significantly improving their quality of life following their difficult experience with homelessness.

Your generosity, in any form, would be invaluable. This could include donations of used furniture and kitchen supplies would be appreciated.

Child Welfare Social Worker, assisting a single mother expecting her fourth child and raising three children, two of whom have special needs. This family recently transitioned out of homelessness and secured an apartment with a move-in date of May 7th, 2025. This is a significant achievement.

They are moving into a completely unfurnished apartment with minimal possessions. The family currently possesses only the clothing they were able to carry. The lack of essential furniture and household items poses an impediment to their well-being and ability to establish a stable home life. The mother is concerned about providing a safe and nurturing environment for her children, particularly given the added stress of her pregnancy and the care requirements of her children with special needs.

To ensure a successful transition into their new home, the family urgently requires essential furniture, including beds for the children and the expected mother. Basic kitchenware such as pots, pans, and utensils is also critically needed. The provision of these items, including a small couch and kitchen table would greatly contribute to their physical and emotional well-being and significantly improving their quality of life following their difficult experience with homelessness.

Your generosity, in any form, would be invaluable. This could include donations of used furniture and kitchen supplies. The family would be greatly appreciative of any and all help with these items.

This 17-year-old youth would like to attend prom on Saturday May 10th and is requesting help with the entrance fee $80 and also would like her nails done for the prom. This is an important event for any teen and a perfect opportunity to create positive memories with her friends.

A 10 year old boy is in need of new clothing due to a recent growth spurt. The father and son live in Riverside County but the mother has an open CWS case in Tulare County. The father just recently lost his job and got in a car accident so they have no vehicle right now. The child is now size 12/14 in tops and bottoms. He wears size 4 in shoes. This social worker will transport any donations received to the child. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.

This family consists of three young children, their mother, and grandmother. They are new to our county this year and came seeking asylum. The students have been a wonderful addition to our school, making friends quickly and always greeting everyone with big smiles in the hallway. I am reaching out today on behalf of the family, as they are falling behind on rent and have requested an extension from their landlord.

The mother and child are residing with the maternal aunt and in need of a stroller, clothes for a 6-9 month old baby boy. The mother is in full compliance with her CWS services.

Updated on April 29, 2025 by an Agency Worker
A stroller would help the family with daily routines and services which are out of town in the city of Visalia. The mother is limited on her resources to be able to access these items as she is actively engaged in her court ordered case plan.

Good afternoon, Calwa Elementary school is seeing an influx in students with lice causing many of them to miss multiple days of school. We support our students with a one-time voucher (limited amount provided by the district), but that only allows for 1 quick treatment, and they need several treatments for them to completely go away. Many of our families do not have the financial means to purchase these expensive kits for additional treatments. Our nurse has found that nit combs work best. We would like to have these nit combs handy for our parents to have if they are faced with this dilemma. Thank you in advance for your support!

We are reaching out today on behalf of a devoted mother and her four young daughters who are in urgent need of a twin over full bunk bed. This mother is doing everything in her power to care for her children, but the family is currently going through a very difficult time. All four girls are currently sleeping together in a single queen-sized bed. As you can imagine, this is far from ideal. While they show remarkable love and patience toward one another, the cramped sleeping situation affects their rest, comfort, and ability to thrive. Having a proper bed, a space of their own, would mean everything to these young girls. This mother recently took a huge step toward stability by starting a new job just this week. She is working hard and determined to build a better future for her family. However, as is often the case during transitional times, the family is currently low income and living with very limited resources. There is no financial room right now for extra expenses, especially large purchases like beds or furniture. Despite these challenges, this mother remains committed to creating a safe, warm, and loving environment for her children. She has not asked for much, only what is truly needed, that need is a safe, comfortable sleeping arrangement for her daughters. Items Needed: Twin over Full Bunk Bed (new or gently used), Mattresses for both beds (twin and full sizes), Bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets if possible). Family is Spanish Speaking.

The Agency is currently working with a single father of 3 children under Family Reunification Services. The father has been complying with the Agency and complying with his case plan and has progressed to having overnight visits with his children. The father has his own business however business has been slow for him lately and the father is in need of a twinXL size bed for his oldest child. The father has been working hard to provide for his children when he can. Additionally, the Agency would like to help out the father with his business by assisting him with a laptop so he can better keep up with his business, get more clients, and communicate with his client better.