I am requesting utility assistance for a family who is close to having their electricity shut off. Mom suffered a stroke and was out of work for several months while she recovered. Because she is a single mom, the family was without their main source of income, and was unable to keep up with their bills. They are now facing a large bill she is unable to pay in full as she has not yet returned to work. She is near to being fully recovered and will return to work soon, but is needing assistance in this short time in between. This utility assistance will ensure the family's electricity and provide great financial relief as she returns to work and is able to recover financially as well.

Grandparents have taken in 4 grandchildren, and are in need of resources to help better provide for the children. A gas card would be helpful as they take the kids to and from necessary appointments and activities.

An 8yr old boy with Autism gets out of the house and runs towards a pond that is close to the home. The mom would like for child to have swimming lessons so that if he is around water he will be safe. The child does not know how to swim or float. The mom has found somewhere for children with Autism to have swimming lessons, Platte City YMCA. The sessions are 208.00 a session, and the mom feels that if he goes to a couple and she can observe that she will be able to work with her son alone

A relative placement is requesting assistance with food. She has recently taken in another one of her grandchildren unexpectedly. Getting some assistance with food will help the family while things get settled and adjusted to feeding another growing teenager.

M is a youth who came into care for homelessness and medical neglect. M is autistic and was placed with his grandmother upon coming into care. His grandmother is on a restricted income through SSI. Since M came into care grandma has been trying to get him to the medical appointments he has missed. M has a heart condition and has to see a cardiologist annually and take medication everyday. M's dental care was also neglected, and grandma has made an appointment for that as well. Grandma's alternator went out on her car and she now has no way to get M to his doctors appointments. Grandma and M are trying to utilize rides from acquaintances until they are able to get repairs on the car done. They cannot afford repairs and it is important for M to get to his appointments. They are in need of help with getting this repair done and purchasing an alternator.

I am working with a family from Micronesia that has a son with Cerebral Palsy. The parents have struggled to be able to maintain Dr. appointments for their child due to having to work to ensure that they are able to pay their bills. Currently both parents are employed and medical appointments are up to date. In order to maintain their momentum they could use some assistance to help pay some (or all) of their outstanding utility bills. Currently their water bill is $1049.13, $890.80 of that amount is past due. Last month the family was able to put $200 towards the bill. They seem to be capable of covering their monthly bills, they are having a lot of difficulty though recovering from when they were not able to. The extra support from the community will help ensure that they don't have to neglect medical appointments in the future due to not being able to afford to take the time off of work. Their son could also use his own twin sixed bed frame and bedding (he loves Spiderman!!) Any assistance towards this would be greatly appreciated. The family knows that it is a large bill and is grateful for any support they can get.

Single mom of three recently moved from Colorado to live with her mother due to being unable to financially provide on her own. The two older kids have been taking turns sleeping on the floor and at the end of the bed and have had difficulty staying awake at school.

Children's Division is currently working alongside a recovering single mother who has been a lifelong abuser of drugs. She is currently 60 days clean with the intentions of remaining clean for her son. Currently she is residing in a sober living home with her child She is going to be starting a program with Pawsprerity in a few weeks, but is in need of financial assistance. In order to stay in her sober living home, she is required to pay "rent". Her need is $600, but any amount would be greatly appreciated by the family. Mom is doing her best to better her life for herself and her child.

A resilient mom of two small children ages 1 and 3 years old is in need of assistance. The young mother is currently enrolled in community college and is also in the process of finding a job and will soon age out of foster care. Although she has been faced with many obstacles, the young lady is very strong & driven to succeed. She does a good job with taking care of her two small children and also helps out with her younger siblings when she visits them. The young mom tries her best to make sure her little girls are taken care of and she loves doing their hair in cute little hairstyles. She is in need of some things for the girls that would get them through the upcoming fall & winter months. She is asking for a pack n play, stroller, diapers, wipes & clothes for her 1year old daughter. She is also in need of a toddler bed, clothes, shoes, & hair accessories for her 3-year-old daughter. If you are able to help this young mom of 2 with these things or know of someone who may already have these items, it would greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

We have a family of four that could use some help. Mom is struggling raising the kiddos by herself and dealing with her own heart issues. The home is in pretty bad shape with trash everywhere, clothes piled up everywhere and a pest/mice problem. We are hoping that someone can help with hiring an exterminator for the home so they can start getting it cleaned up and safe for the kids. ZipZap Termite and Pest Control has given an estimate of $400 for the needed services, the initial treatment and 1 to 2 follow ups. ZipZap is in the area where the family resides.

Parents need the help with cost of Depends diapers for their special needs child. The child currently is in middle school and goes through roughly 8 diapers a day. The child wears Depends diapers size Youth medium/Junior Size. The parents' insurance does cover some of the cost but it will take quite a bit of time to be reimbursed. Thus, putting a financial strain on the family. This request is to assist the family as they wait for insurance to start covering the cost. The child recently started needing this type of diaper due to size and was previously wearing a different type of undergarment. The price of each pack of package is approximately $20 depending where they are purchased.

Cornerstones of Care has a family in desperate need of financial rental assistance. Due to the increase of inflation and everything continue to rise the family has fallen very behind on rent resulting in an eviction notice. This family continues to utilize all resources COC provides and offers. They are continuing to seek other employment opportunities as well. Anything to keep the family within Kinship placement in this home is appreciated. If donating, the donations will go directly to the case worker and the case worker will provide the leasing company with payment. No donations will be given directly to the family as we're in contact with the leasing company.

A mom of three is working towards reunification. She is having regular visits with her children in the home and they need a dining room table and chairs for she and the children to have dinner together. Any help would be appreciated. A gift card to Amazon, Walmart or Target would be appreciated.

5 year old and 1 year old little boys and their mother need a few things to help them out while they are in the process of getting a place of their own. A single stroller that is easy to take on the bus for the 1 year old to fit inside. 1 year old needs a front facing car seat. Mother can use an Uber gift card to get to work and appointments for her and the children. Mother can use help paying a utility bill.

Children's Division has been working with this family of a single mother, four children (aged 9, 8, 5, and 4), and a dog. Mom works nights and is supported by a cousin who helps care for the children. The three eldest children are enrolled in school and the youngest is going to start school next year. Mom is doing her best to try and provide for her children's needs, but is in need of some assistance. She was shy to ask for help, but after explaining that everyone needs help from time to time, she became a lot more comfortable with the idea of letting her community help her. The following is a long list of needs, but any little bit helps; • Gas Bill (Spire Gas) the bill is 2228.85 When asked why this is so high she stated that she got behind during the winter (they live in an large OLD drafty house) • Air Conditioners (2) • One Twin Bed or Full Bed • Dining Room Table with chairs • Bowls (Plastic) • Cups (Plastic) • Plates (Plastic) • Silverware • Towels • Curtains • Books for the kids to read • Toys • Clothes for the kids o Child 1 (age 9) shirt size Lg/14/16, pants size 16 Long or husky, shoe 8.5 mens o Child 2 (age 8) shirt size M/ 12-14 girls, pants 12/14 girls, shoe 4 o Child 3 (age 5) shirt size M 12/14 girls, pants 16 or Husky, shoe 1 o Child 4 (age 4) shirt size 4/5T, pants 5 T, shoe 10