NewStory Church@La Crescenta Small Group

Caregiver age 57 she fell and broke her arm and was unable to work for a few weeks, and is going through a divorce is caring for her 1 nieces age 13 and nephew 10 under Foster care. She also has a daughter 17 and son 25 who help her alot with kids and house chores. She needs a stove. 3 burners are not working, only one burner is working. The three of the kids need their twin mattresses to be replaced. They are soft and uncomfortable and old.

The family is currently in dire need of gift cards (food4less or target) and a stroller for the one-month-old. Mother recently separated from the father of her youngest child who was their sole provider. In addition, mother is in need of a stroller for the infant and the purchase of a prepaid phone, as she was on a plan with father who is no longer in the home and providing support to the family.

Stroller-infant/toddler Pre-paid phone Gift card-Target/Food4less

This is an emergency situation involving two minors who were detained and placed with their paternal aunt. A previous request was made for bunk beds and two dressers. While one dresser has been received, an additional dresser is still needed to ensure both children have adequate storage space.

The paternal aunt continues to need support in providing a stable home environment.

Needs • 1 Need • Chest Dresser (1 additional)

I am currently working with a single mother who is currently in the hospital about to give birth. Mother has a open case with her six year old daughter. Mother has successfully secured housing and is in complete compliance with all court orders. We are tying to prevent the Department from detaining the newborn. Mother needs to have basic necessities when the Department goes to the hospital. Mother has most of the items but not the car seat. Mother continues to work very hard to reunify with her daughter and is following all court orders and recommendations. The case put a financial strain on mother as she had to attend various classes throughout her dependency case and purchasing new items to prepare for the new baby. Mother would be grateful for any assistance , thank you in advance.

Hello, I am working with a 12th grader that has been absent often due to the parent not having enough money for gas. The parent had surgery done and is possibly having a second surgery, the parent has been out of work due to her medical situation and is struggling to provide for her family. While the parent gets back on feet and starts back at work we would like to offer them a $400 gift card to help out with food, gas and other daily items they need. This will improve the well being of this student and sibling and also improve their attendance in school. We appreciate any help that can be provided for this family. Thank you and may God Bless you!

Mother and children were homeless, living in the motel room. Mother was able to put some money together to rent a one-bedroom apartment in El Monte. The apartment does not a refrigerator, stove or even a microwave, needed to provide food for her children. She is a single mother to young children and is looking to better her life for her children's sake. Mother is complying with Court orders. Father no longer resides with the family and has monitor visit with the children.

Youth who is 17 years old with behavioral issues is going back home to mother with the hope she achieves stability there. The plan is for youth to resume school and attend intensive services. Youth is missing clothing items that mother cannot afford at this time. Mother will be graduating from college and works part time. 

Family consists of a minor mother (17 years old) and her 1 year old child. Assistance is being requested for the purchase of a crib and mattress for the toddler. The family lives in a one bedroom one bathroom duplex, where the bedroom is shared by minor mother, the child and maternal Aunt. Mother stated the child has a crib at father's home, however she cannot afford to purchase one for her home. Mother is not receiving any public assistance at this time, and will apply once she turns 18 y/o. Co-sleeping, especially at a young age can pose significant safety risks. It is recommended that the 1 year old child have her own safe space to sleep where she can be comfortable.

Assistance is being requested for a family consisting of a paternal grandmother and her grandchildren. The caregiver/paternal grandmother currently has four grandchildren placed in her care and had to part ways with the family couch because of damage. While the mother and father of the children are in the process of trying to reunify with their children, the grandmother/caregiver could benefit from help when it comes to receiving a couch. This will help support the children and family by providing the children with a sense of normality when spending time as a family in the living room, watching television, or simply just relaxing. Additionally, the grandmother/caregiver reported she sleeps in the living room on the couch while the children are in her care due to the bedrooms being occupied by the children and her daughter. A couch would also, therefore, help the grandmother with her sleeping arrangement. The family will maintain this need when it is met by taking care of the new couch and also utilizing the couch as a family.

Please help us strengthen a bio-family. The mother is a A victim of domestic violence and single mother of two children ages two and six. Mother works, however her income is very low and she is barely making ends meet. She desperately needs assistance with diapers and groceries. By providing diapers for her two-year-old daughter and groceries to both girls. By receiving this help Mother will be able to keep her children in her care by showing she is able to provide and help expedite the termination of an open court case.

Mother and her two girls, aged 9 and 5, are starting over. There was trauma in the family, which caused the mother harm. She took advantage of therapy and this family is now living in a smaller, one bedroom unit. They are happy to have each other and would appreciate any items from their list. One of the girl's favorite color is purple and the other child likes pink and tiffany blue.

The family needs bedding, a microwave, a shower curtain/hooks, bath towels and a mini refrigerator

Mother has requested learning games for her twin daughters. The mother is in a group home trying to reunify with her daughters. The mother stated that these learning toys could be used during her visits with her daughter, so she could also interact with them.