Family in need of help! This family consists of an 18-month-old in a kinship placement with his grandmother and uncle who are both on SSI, therefore income is extremely limited. A medical examination is needed asap for the uncle as part of the policy requirements, and his primary care doctor does not have an opening until late July. The family is in need of $66 to cover the cost of the medical exam at a local urgent care so that the medical examination can be completed in time.

Hardworking foster family of six needs help paying their US Cellular phone bill in the amount of $472.57. With the addition of the two foster children in the home expenses have increased and the family is struggling to cover their current cell phone bill that is due by 06/18/23. If covered, this would be a great relief to the family.

A mother is in need of a convertible car seat as she was just reunited with her daughter but the infant car seat she has is too small for the child.

Father of three children who have been in DHS custody for a year is in need of completing a program which requires an initial assessment. The initial assessment fee is 95.00 and the father is not able to cover the cost at this time. The program that needs to be completed is 52 weeks long, so the father getting started as soon as possible is important. Permanency worker is asking for someone to pay the assessment fee.

Family is needing help getting bedroom furniture for a three year old girl to begin trial reunification. The parents got their own home and they are starting over with everything since it was lost in storage. The three year old girl is needing a bed, dresser and toybox.

This family consists of a foster child in a kinship placement, with one adult who just had a baby and two disabled adults. The family is in need of their yard being mowed and they are hoping someone would be open to assisting them with this task.

Good afternoon. I’m Christina Flowers, a school-based specialist with Union Public Schools. I’m currently working with a family that consists of a single mother with five children 7 years old and younger. This mom recently started a new job and fell behind on her rent while in between jobs. She was also making large payments toward a debt she owed to avoid garnishment. This single mother agreed to a settlement for this debt that required her to pay a certain amount with the balance being written off. She has reached out to multiple resources provided to her but has been unsuccessful with receiving assistance. This mother is seeking assistance to help her family remain in their home. She stated with assistance she’ll be able to maintain her rent moving forward. The monthly rent is $1200, the outstanding balance is $2750, but any amount will be greatly appreciated.

A teen child who has recently started experiencing trauma began wetting his bed at nights which has caused the mattress used to sleep on becoming deplorable. The foster parents has done great in curbing the issue through medication intake but now requires help in obtaining a change of mattress. The bed being used requires a twin size mattress. Your help in any means is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

The family recently took placement of a child and the foster parent recently had a new born. The family is needing some help and assistance cleaning up their yard and some trimming. The family just recently was able to move back into the home after a fire and remodel of the home. The other adult in the home is elderly and not able to do a lot of the hard work. Helping this family will ensure placement and get back on track for outdoor activities.

We are in the process of reunifying a mother and her young daughter. This little girl has not been in custody for very long, but her mother has committed herself fully to changing the conditions that brought her into custody in order to bring her daughter home. As this mom is without a driver's license or vehicle, we have provided her with a bus pass to assist with transportation. In order to assist further, this mom has requested a bicycle to use for independent transportation as well. This request is for a bicycle with a basket for an adult woman. Any help is greatly appreciated! This request can be fulfilled via donation as well, we do not need a brand new bicycle. If anyone has a spare that would fit an adult woman (about 5 foot 5 inches tall), that would work as well!

A mother and 3 children who have escaped domestic violence is needing assistance furnishing their new home. After escaping an abusive situation, and leaving everything behind, this mom has worked tremendously hard to get back on her feet. She has been successful in locating a safe home for her and her children to live in, all that she is lacking is basic furnishings.

Family currently in need of assistance with Metro PC cell phone bill. The parents have started services prior to a treatment plan having been created. The department is assisting the family with locating access to resources to help provide the family with some financial relief. The family has reported they are needing assistance with the cell phone bill, in the amount of $50. The parents currently have frequent family time sessions as they have been able to identify appropriate parties to help supervise visitation. The family requires the phone for contact in regard to visitation, case management, service provider communication, and several other reasons. The family currently consists of 3 young children, all under the age of 4. One of the children has a medical condition requiring frequent doctor appointments. The department would also like to request assistance in the form of a gas/gift card to help the parents with fuel costs. The parents participate in frequent family time visitation as mentioned about, however, they are also actively participating in medical appointments with the children which adds to the family's fuel costs. Any assistance that could be provided for the family would be greatly appreciated. Previous request was not fulfilled.

A wonderful family member has stepped up to take on 3 little kids ranging in age from 5 to 2. They are searching for a bunkbed and mattresses in order for them to be able to keep the children together in this home for full approval from foster care.

A kinship family has taken in 4 children and have 2 of their own. They are needing a bunk bed and 2 mattresses for it to be able to allow the boys a place to sleep.

I have a mom and dad who are attempting to get custody back of their child. They currently have a disconnect for 3/22 for their electric in the amount of $299. They also owe $240 to ONG and need assistance to pay it.