North Dunedin Baptist Church
A response team of North Dunedin Baptist Church
1d
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
A single mother of 6 children and her family are suffering from the unexpected death of her grandchild. As a result, the mother has gotten behind on her bills and other necessities due to unexpected funeral home expenses and decreasing clientele at her job. The mother unexpectedly spent almost $1000 at the funeral home. There have been many events happening all at once and the mother could use assistance with gas, food, and utilities. Her light bill is usually $310 and will be due on 4/14 and her water bill is usually around $210 which will be due at the end of next month. The mother will not have the full amount to pay her utility bills. Fulfilling this request will place the mother back on the right track to become more self-sufficient after these unfortunate events.
Seminole, Florida • 33777
$890.00 still needed
6 Children
1 Adult
1d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
The children came into care again in early 2023. They were reunified with family however this placement has recently broken down. The children have been placed with this caregiver due to emergency purposes and a court custody is still pending. This caregiver has jumped in without any financial assistance to help meet the immediate and ongoing needs of the children. The timeframe is not clear when funding will be available. The caregiver is in need of assistance to maintain housing where the children are residing. The electric and water bill are due. Funding for food is also needed.
Tampa, Florida • 33625
$845.00 still needed
2 Children
1 Adult
2d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
This young family needs some assistance as the mother goes through nursing school. She is a very hardworking, caring, and compassionate single mother who is doing everything and more to support her family of three kiddos. She is in the process of getting a second job due to her hours getting cut at her full-time job. She is putting herself through nursing school all on her own, while taking care of her children. This family is in need of groceries, and clothing for her children. She has a son who wears size 10, a girl who is in between 4t/5t, and a boy in size 3t. This would help the family become more sustainable through offsetting food/clothing costs. Any assistance to help this mother and children in need would be greatly appreciated.
Largo, Florida • 33771
$0.00 still needed
3 Children
1 Adult
3d
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
The family recently had an emergency move due to the previous landlord not addressing the pest issue in their previous home. The transition fees have stretched their budget.
Tampa, Florida • 33634 • St. John's Episcopal Church Tampa
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult
4d
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
The child came into the dependency system in August of 2024. The caregiver is not currently working due to losing her vehicle in Hurricane Helene. Since being unemployed, she has had to rely on family to help pay bills. The caregiver was recently denied assistance from FEMA regarding her vehicle. The caregiver is also not receiving funding for the child who is in her care due to barriers with documentation. The caregiver needs assistance with paying her bills including a $200 storage fee and $70 phone bill.
Tampa, Florida • 33635
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult
9d
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
This request is being made for a single mother with two children, 9 years old and 4 years old. The mother is a very caring and protective mother of her two children. The family members have all suffered trauma related to the children's father (not in the home) and the mother does all she can to provide a better life for her kids. One child has Autism and the mother is in process of trying to get him enrolled into an ABA therapy center. Until then, the mother has to provide significant supervision preventing her from working full time. As a result, the mother is struggling to obtain items needed to better manage their household. The family is in need of up to two (2) medium dog cages for at home, as the family does have a couple pups in their home. Two (2) sets of bed sheets for the children’s beds. Shoes for the daughter would be so helpful: Size 1 girls shoe (4 years old). Cleaning Supplies needed: Mops, brooms, cleaning sprays, sponges, dusters.
New Port Richey, Florida • 34652
$180.00 still needed
2 Children
1 Adult
10d
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
This case involves a family consisting of the parents and their 5 children. The mother and father have worked very hard to provide for their family and to take wonderful care of their family. The mother is a young mum with a lot of young children. She has a son who is six years old who is being tested for autism, two daughters, one is eight, she is the oldest and another who is only four years old. Lastly, to top it off she has a pair of twins who are a year old, one boy and one girl. The mother and father both work very hard to stay afloat and are feeling overwhelmed and stressed at this time. The father is currently seeking other employment for better benefits/salary to mitigate their current financial struggle. The family also recently moved into a different home that better accommodates their family. They are in need of clothing/shoes for their children and would greatly benefit from any donations at this time. (Estimated value of $300 is approximate)
New Port Richey, Florida • 34655
$0.00 still needed
5 Children
2 Adults
17d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
Single Mother of one in need of diapers and a bus pass. The client recently lost her job but is working with CareerSource to gain employment. She needs a bus pass to not only get her child to daycare but to also get to job interviews. Diapers are essential to the child’s health and well-being. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Diapers size 2: Parents choice size 2 Bus pass: Regular Fare at GoPasco
Holiday, Florida • 34691 • Instituto Ministerio Tabernaculo de David
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult
18d
Help Strengthen a Bio Family
A family is currently living in a van with access to water to save money so that they may make their way back to Michigan where they have extra family support. The family includes a mother, father, a 3yo boy and 1yo girl. Due to not having family support nearby or any childcare, the mother does not work, and they rely on the father’s income which is around $3,300 a month (full time) for a family of four. The family has stated they cannot afford the cost of living in Pinellas County on his sole income. While living in an apartment, they were receiving WIC and Medicaid for their daughter, but the father stated they have since lost it all which is making money tight. The family is currently behind on a storage unit bill of $246 and they have an upcoming bill due March 8th of $98 for the storage unit. The father feels as though they are constantly playing catch-up and have been able to pay for necessities such as water, food, phone bill, etc. but they are worried they will lose their storage unit with all their valuable belongings before they are able to make the move. The father stated that things would be easier financially if they were a dual income household, but the mother must stay in the van and take care of the children while he is working and providing due to not having childcare. Their sustainability plan is to obtain childcare, the mother hopefully having a part time job to save up so that they may return to Michigan.
Clearwater, Florida • 33765 • Grace Family Church
$0.00 still needed
3 Children
2 Adults
20d
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
03/06/2025 This family is a young mother with a 5-year-old daughter and a newborn son who was born with a cleft palette. The request is for the special bottles needed, a swing and a baby chair. This mother is also homeless and is being sheltered at a motel and is praying that she will be extended long enough to find her own apartment. The baby is still in the hospital but is doing well. The assistance of these items would be of great help as she faces the new challenges of having a child with special needs.
Clearwater, Florida • 33755
$0.00 still needed
2 Children
1 Adult
22d
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
A mother recently has returned from maternity disability leave and is experiencing a rough patch. She has experienced job loss due to maternity disability and having to be out for so many days her job let her go. She is a single mother, and her baby boy is 2 months old. She is currently seeking a job, however, is having transportation issues. We have been able to provide the mother with bus passes, diapers, and wipes; and her baby has recently started daycare. She currently needs Enfamil Nutramigen baby formula. Everything is starting to line up for the mother and if this need is fulfilled it will be helpful to feed her baby and it would also help her to become more self-sufficient.
Holiday, Florida • 34691 • Instituto Ministerio Tabernaculo de David
$0.00 still needed
1 Child
1 Adult
22d
Help Improve a Child's Safety/Wellbeing
. Description of Request: Single mother of four children urgently needs financial assistance paying her outstanding utility bill. The mom has been unable to maintain consistent employment due to being on maternity leave. Mom does not have any assistance from her children’s father, who recently abandoned the family. Mom is struggling to maintain financially. This has put her in a very depressive mental state. If mom was able to have her past-due utility bill balance (approx. $300) paid in-full, kids would be in a safe living environment and mom would be able to get back on her feet much sooner. The family is facing an undue financial burden and needs all the help they can get at this time.
Largo, Florida • 33774
$0.00 still needed
4 Children
1 Adult
