Living Springs Foursquare Church

I am requesting assistance with providing viewing and cremation services for a mother who was killed in a car accident last week. The child “M” is 16; his older sister “R” (19 & in extended foster care) was found to be the next-of-kin for the mother and had to take a leave of absence from college to manage the mother’s affairs. The children are overwhelmed with the news of this event and are at a loss for how to move forward. It would be helpful for the children to be able to prepare a viewing and cremation that honors their mother in a way that will allow them to begin healthy grieving. The youth, “R” has obtained quotes for services and was able to find a mortuary that is charging them $3000. The family has been able to make some of the payment but they are in need of $1500 to finish paying of the mortuary.

I am submitting this request on behalf of a client who is currently experiencing homelessness in Lancaster, California, along with her two children under the age of three. The client has recently received a Section 8 Walker Voucher, which offers a valuable opportunity to secure long-term housing in the state of Texas. This housing opportunity is time-sensitive, and the client must relocate to Texas promptly in order to utilize the voucher and avoid missing out on this critical resource. Unfortunately, the client does not have the financial means to cover the cost of a one-way trip for herself and her two young children. I am requesting assistance with relocation support—specifically, funding or resources to help the family travel safely to Texas. This may include bus or flight fare, or any available financial support for safe and timely transportation. This support would enable the client to move into stable housing, begin building a secure future for her children. Any assistance that can be provided to support this transition would be greatly appreciated.

Caregiver/NMD needs a new dresser for the dependent children placed in her home. Caregiver has been working hard to support children with high needs in the Lancaster community. One of these children had a crisis and broke the bedroom furniture in the resource parent’s home. The caregiver has replaced most of the furniture, but could use support replacing the bunk bed frame and dresser. The caregiver is committed to continuing to support at-risk youth in her community. This need is critical to ensuring this amazing caregiver can continue to support both the children in her care and additional children that are detained by the Department. Unfortunately, the Department does not assist community caregivers with replacing broken items in their home after a child is replaced. The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is $425.00.

A devoted mother of two daughters, ages 15 and 5, is currently facing the challenges of raising them on her own following the recent departure of their father. Due to financial strain, she and her daughters have had to move back in with her parents, where she now rents two bedrooms.

She had been excitedly planning a traditional quinceañera to celebrate her eldest daughter’s 15th birthday—a deeply meaningful event both culturally and personally. Unfortunately, unexpected financial hardships have put this special celebration at risk.

She is kindly seeking support to cover the essentials for the event. With your generosity, we can help lift this family’s spirits and make her daughter’s quinceañera a joyful and unforgettable milestone—just as she had hoped.

This is a mother with current Child Welfare involvement who is struggling financially. Mother has two children. One child is school-aged in need of school uniforms. The child currently has two donated used uniforms that are tight fitting. If the child is blessed with the school uniforms it will boost child self esteem, confidence, attendance and overall well-being. Thank you.

Updated on March 27, 2025 by an Agency Worker
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