Our older youth was in florida when she was pulled over for driving without headlights on, and driving without a license. She was driving to pick up her 6 month old daughter from the person who was watching her. This youth has been trying to work and get the money to pay for the tickets but the cost of having her daughter, and getting her the items that she needs comes first. The tickets are $113 and $166. we are desperately trying to help her pay this so that she does not get a warrant issued for not paying the fines. She has been an amazing mother to her daughter, and this has been a stressful situation for her. My email is ******@email.com

I have a family of 4 that is going through a tough time financially & could use a new microwave. The microwave they have now is broken & a new microwave could help the family with quick meals to help the kids before going to school and after. Once this need is met, the family will have ways for the kids to warm something up in a timely manner if they need to.

KVC Kinship is working with a kinship placement who has recently taken in a 12-year-old male and also has two teenagers of her own. This placement has expressed a need for assistance with obtaining a bunk bed frame for a xl twin and full or queen mattress on the bottom. This placement already has the mattresses and is just in need of assistance with getting the bunk bed frame as the three boys are sharing a room. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Aunt has placement of her 4 year old niece. She has not yet received any relative licensure payments. She is struggling with paying her bills and is in need of assistance with her utility bill so that her water and electricity to do get shut off resulting in us having to remove the 4 year old.

Child is currently living with Aunt but is moving with dad. She is in need of clothes to finish out her school year and move to dads as she has lived with the mother most of her life. Anything such as underwear, shirts shorts will help alleviate stress during this transitional time. The child is 11 years old, size18 in girls clothing/underwear and 9 ½ for shoes.

We are looking for funds to assist in reunifying a family. The biological mother is needing assistance with paying off a past due utility bill. The mother will be able to pay off of her utility bill and get utilities set up in her new housing. Once she has the new housing, her children will be able to be reunified with her.

A 19 year old is moving out on her own in preparing to be released from care. She has almost everything she needs, but is in search of a queen size mattress for a frame she has already gotten. This will be her bed in her new apartment she just moved into.

A single mother of one was out of work a few weeks, and has just found a new job. However, in the time between, could not pay her utility bill and would like financial assistance to avoid a disconnect. She has also been referred to other utility resources that have not been able to assist.

A child is wanting to find family members as he feels isolated and that he has no ties to anyone. He feels alone and no one checks on him on a day-to-day basis. This child has had ups and downs as far as his mood and just wants a glean of hope. This child was previously adopted from another state and is currently in foster care in Clay County.

Bio father is in need of a bunk bed set so that he can start to get expanded time with his 2 boys that can move into overnights and home trial visit. This dad will also need 2 dressers as well as safety locks/plugs and wall mounts for the dresses so they do not fall. He needs safety locks for the kitchen and bathroom he is in need of 1 baby gate

Single father is caring for his 8 year old son under Children's Division supervision. Paternal grandmother is housing the father and son in her home. Some minor home repair need to be done to keep the family safe. Plumbing services to help fix the bathroom sink in the half bathroom will help them use the sink without having a bucket under the sink.

A single mother of 4 kids. Mom has experienced homelessness and in February 2023 got a home for her and her kids. She does not work and is needing help paying her rent for the month. Mom is great and working hard to get back on her feet. $230 is needed as soon as possible. Updated on May 30, 2023 by an Agency Worker
The mother of this family has followed up with me several times regarding this need. If there are any churches who could do part of the $230 that is needed, that would work as well.

A 13 year old boy was removed from his mother's care due to drug use and concerns for housing. He recently moved in with his father but he is in need of some bedroom furniture! He is need of a dresser for his clothes and belongings

This is a large family that could use a simple refrigerator. The refrigerator could help the family keep food longer, and keep the children well fed.

The family has been struggling with a roach infestation. The child is going to school and when changing at school there is bugs falling from him and there is bugs in his backpack. It is stated that the child scratches at himself and it is believed the bugs may be biting the child. The family is only asking for help getting bug bombs, and spray to alleviate some of the issues with the bugs. The child will be happier and healthier in the home.

Expecting mother of triplets went into labor early and ended up losing of her babies. She is in need of most baby items but most importantly she asked for a simple request of a pack and play. She did state that anything would help her with the needs of the newborn babies. From clothes to various items such as diapers, and wipes. She also explained that she has been trying to find a bigger place with her growing family and has a house but needed help with the deposit(1,200). The items will help mom be less stressed while she continues to mother her newborns and grieve the loss of her third triplet. The deposit will secure the home she needs for her growing family.

A sibling set of four recently reentered care due to physical abuse by their adoptive parents. This is the second time these kids have been in foster care. They were all placed with their older brother and his partner and their two kids. It was a miracle that the brother and his partner were willing to take in all four of the younger siblings but they are in need on one more bed so that they all have their own bed. A Twin bed, mattress and bedding to keep all of these siblings together in the same house.

Single mom major medical conditions. Former military needs help moving junk out of home. Has mental health issues that causes hording and lack of ability to clean home. Just recently took on care of 15 year old son. He to has mental health conditions which limits his ability to help clean. Family is in need of a company to help clean up home and garage. The cost will be 200.00 for them to clean up home by removing junk. This will help this family tremendously. If helpful church will contact this work i can give you junk removal company information so this can be scheduled. Thank you and be blessed. Chuck

The mother of two of the children on my case load went down on her income when the boys were removed from her home. They had recently been placed with her for trial home visit for over 6 months. She previously received their SSI payments. She is now at risk of losing her housing if she is not able to continue to pay her rent. We are looking at placing the boys back in the home while her and her boyfriend work through some services. The boyfriend recently got a job and is hopeful to start contributing to the house hold expenses. She is needing help for her June rent. Her rent total is 950.

A family with three children currently in care need home repair supplies, paint and painting supplies and tools in order to make repairs needed to the home in an effort to make the home sanitary and safe enough for the children to return home. A gift card to a store such as Walmart or Lowes or Home Depot would be also be helpful.