METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH

This family is needing help with transportation to get to all of their appointments and meetings. Natural Mother and Natural father will each needs bus vouchers to participate in court recommended services.

Biological father with children recently placed in DHS custody is in need of monetary assistance to pay initial fee for government issued cell phone and to obtain a drivers license. A phone of his own would help him communicate with his children, caseworkers, and attorney as he navigates his way through the court system to complete services for reunification with his children. A drivers license will propel his ability to properly identify himself for needed services and work toward getting him back to driving.

We have a father that is in need of a gas card. The father works fulltime and after paying bills he normally does not have the funds to put gas in his car. The father has talked about getting a second job and the gas card will help out until he is able to bring in extra income.

Hello, I have a foster parent in need of a couple of items to help with a baby in her care. First, she is asking for a walker. The 7-month-old she is caring for has started crawling and pulling up on everything. She would like to have the security of knowing he is not able to get himself stuck behind, between, or under something while she is cooking, cleaning, doing other household chores, or caring for the 2 two-year-olds in her care as well. That leads to her second request, a pack-and-play. The two-year-olds managed to climb into it, proceeded to jump around and broke hers. If you have either of these items that your little one may have outgrown recently, she would be very happy to take them off your hands.

I have a mom with seven children that are in reunification. She has worked hard to get her children back in her home and care. She is asking for help with a couple of things. First, to pay her electric bill. She has been working but was a bit short this month. Her bill is $78.19 and isn't due until 5/20. She would be very appreciative for help with any amount. Second, her youngest child is outgrowing her infant carrier. She is looking for help getting a reversable (rear/forward facing) car seat. She is not looking for anything fancy, just something to keep her little one safe. If you are able to assist with either of these requests, she would be most grateful.

Hello! We are looking for a little help for a father that has successfully reunified with his children. This dad has really gone above and beyond to ensure his children were returned, and issues were corrected. There were some issues at reunification that actually resulted in the kids being returned about 3 weeks ahead of schedule. Dad needs a little help meeting the financial needs a little early. We are asking for a lawn mower any in working order will help! His yard is not large so a push mower is much appreciated. Shortly after the children were returned his clothes dryer bit the dust. We are asking for an electric clothes dryer in working condition if possible. Any help is appreciated!

Parents of five are need of transportation assistance to get to family time at the DHS office, which is difficult from their location on the bus. An Uber or Lyft card would support them to see their children.

I am working with a mother who's needing transportation to her services and family times. She's working on getting her car fixed as it's currently unable to move. Until she is able to get her car running, she will be relying on the bus. Any help is greatly appreciated!

We have a family in need of a computer monitor and printer. The family would like to become more proficient in using computers. They also believe by having a computer is will open doors to various career opportunities. The family is open to used equipment as well.

A young man on my caseload is in a robotics course at school. He is in to programming and coding. He currently does coding on his phone but the phone can no longer handle data. He asked for desktop computer or "tower" to use for coding/programming. He said that it did not have to be new or have special specifications. A desktop/tower would help him further his educational goals and perhaps launch a career in this field. He is an exceptional youth with good behavior and a positive attitude.

A mother and father of a 10-month-old girl need help with the expense of gas so they can get to and from work, visit their daughter, and attend classes and therapy appointments. A gas card would be tremendously helpful.

Safety Plan Monitor in need of a couch. She is currently caring for child full time and had to take off from work wot be home more. She is in need of a 2-3 seater couch for her apartment. She is the aunt to the child she is caring for and is looking to make her home more comfortable for the child. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you so much in advance!