Lathrop United Methodist

This request is to help a family in need with a Temporary Alternative Placement Agreement. The parents are working on various items to improve themselves and to make themselves and their home a safe place for the child to return home to. The extended family that is placement for the child currently are sturggling financially to make ends meet. Currently they are in need of gas cards to help keep gas in the car to get the child to daycare. Without this aid they will have to miss more shifts at work and without work they will not be able to keep the child with them.

By helping with this request you are directly helping keep a child out of court custody and out of the foster system.

Grandmother with guardianship of her granddaughter has recently become homeless and is in desperate need of a storage shed to store their belongings. The two have a safe place to stay at this time but are in fear of losing the only personal belongings and furniture they have as they cannot take all of it with them. Getting a storage shed would greatly help this family and prevent them from having even more hardship to overcome when they establish their own housing.

Updated on July 10, 2025 by an Agency Worker
The family is in need of a storage unit at a location in town.

A single mother of two has recently exited a domestic violence situation, but the former partner continues to pose challenges for her and her children. Currently, she lacks both a cell phone and employment, which severely limits her ability to contact emergency services in the event of a crisis. Although she has applied for various jobs and assistance programs, the absence of a phone prevents potential employers and service providers from reaching her.

To ensure her family's safety and maintain vital communication with support resources, she urgently requires assistance in covering her phone bill. This would help her secure a means to call for help in emergencies and stay connected with necessary services.

Grandmother has kindly committed to caring for her grandchild under a temporary placement agreement, but she requires assistance with a few essential items:

• A Pack-n-Play
• Cabinet door locks
• Formula Similac Advance (4 Cans)

Your support in providing these items will make a significant difference in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for her grandchild. Thank you for your consideration.

baby was born at 23 weeks in September. Mother is recovering from substance abuse. Mother is currently in jail, she is either going to in patient rehab or to prison. Before mom went to jail she was working with children's division and doing well. The baby is staying with a family friend and they are looking to get guardianship to prevent the baby from coming into state custody. The family needs are size 2 diapers and formula. They are getting WIC but it takes time. Similac 360 Total Care Infant Formula Ready to Feed. Also if possible they need help affording a attorney for guardianship. I did not know how much to put down for value.

Dad is having trouble finding a job as a felon. The mother left the baby and he is trying to remain connected with the baby. He needs and wants to visit everyday but not having money for gas is making it hard for him to visit. He wants to keep a strong bond with his daughter. He is needing gas cards to help him go see his daughter more.

Mother and grandmother live together. There are a total of 10 children in the home. Several of the children are potty training, and some of the younger children especially could use some more underwear and clothing.

girls underwear size 3T boys underwear size 3T pullups size 3T Girls underwear size 5 large men's underwear

Shirts, shorts, socks for boys xize 3t and large mens, for girls size 3T, 5T, and 10-12

6 sheet sets for twin bed, 6 pillows

The family could also use cleaning supplies, specifically mopping supplies, disinfectant wipes, trash bags, cleaning spray, dish soap, laundry detergent, air freshener. Also hygiene items- shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant (for men and women),

Family is getting evicted from home and need a place to stay until their new home gets inspected. Family can stay at mosque but need a place to store big items. Family either needs money for storage or someone willing to store their big items.

A biological dad is at risk of being evicted from his home. He does not currently have transportation to get to and from work. This is causing for his Uber expenses to take over his extra funds. His apartment complex told him he has until Monday to get his rent caught up or he will be evicted. Getting this need met will help him keep his home for him and his children.

A foster child in custody int eh 43rd circuit. She has been moved out of state recently and is in need of some personal hygiene items.

ChapStick Shampoo and conditioner Liquid body soap Lotion

Hygiene products cannot have alcohol or a pump.

Baby is currently admitted to the NICU with a cardiac defect but is expected to discharge home in a few weeks. Family recently relocated from Wyoming. Baby was being followed in Children's Mercy High Risk Fetal Health and mother was unable to work during pregnancy. Father is the only one supporting family. Parents families are back in Wyoming and unable to assist at this time. Parents are in need of a crib and crib mattress. Thanks for your consideration!

Good afternoon. I am requesting community assistance to help a older youth on my caseload with paying her home's utility bills. The youth in question is 18 and is in State's Custody as a foster youth. She was living with her uncle in an apartment in Independence, MO but unfortunately, her uncle recently died leaving her with no money or resources. My youth was on the lease with her uncle and has to take over the utility bills and rent. She is currently only working part time minimum wage and does not have a permit or driver's license. She has very little money saved and has even less family support. We are requesting $200 either cash/check to help her with paying for next month's utility bills to get her through the next month until more services can be put in place to further support her in this time of need. Any support would be greatly appreciated.