Mother needs help with affording car repairs so as to be able to attend follow up clinic appointments to care for child with asthma. Mother has two cars. One is in the shop and not ready for use. Other does not function consistently. They have missed follow up appointments due to cars not functioning. Unknown how much the repairs would cost. Asking for assistance toward repairs.

Parents with three children are needing help with past owed rent. Dad is the sole provider and had his work hours lessened. The family is not making as much and spending funds for essentials - food, gas to get to work, etc. Family has paid some rent but needing assistance to cover the balance as their debit account keeps getting in the negatives. FP is working on budgeting and getting the family assistance. We are currently asking for a donation to put towards their rent so they do not get evicted or have more late fees added.

The reason for this request is to provide braces for a very deserving 15 year-old girl. Although her sister was provided funding for her braces through their biological mother, she cannot afford to pay for both sets of braces. Their aunt and uncle with whom they are staying, and will most likely be adopted by, cannot afford to provide her with braces. Although this is a cosmetic ask, it will greatly affect her confidence going forward as she finishes high school and continues onto college. She is a very social and active young woman who is manager of the high school wrestling team, is on the Student Council, and plays soccer. Not only would it gift her confidence, but it would relieve her family of financial burden as well. Thank you for your consideration.

A single mother of 5 has just gotten over covid and also had to get out of a bad relationship. She just moved into a new place and is in need of food, and bed sheets: 3 twins, a king, and a queen. She would also need hygiene stuff like bleach, body wash, suave deodorant, hair stuff, and clothes for the kids: boys size 6, girls size 6, 7, 9/10, 10 (all sizes are for tops and bottoms.

Single mother of two teenagers (one "adult" with mental health needs) who got behind on her electric bill and cannot get electric in her own name for the family home. Mother needs to be able to get electric in her name to be able cut off all contact with volatile children's father.

Student has sensory challenges that are impacting his educational environment. Student has auditory sensitivities which makes being in class and walking in the halls extremely difficult for him. We are requesting the purchase of noise canceling headphones for this student. We have found some on Amazon for an average of $30.

I am working with a single mom and her teenage sons. Mom's niece that lived with her and was more like a daughter to her died unexpectedly a year ago. Mom is experiencing significant grief and trauma surrounding the circumstances of her niece's death. She would benefit from some books that would help her navigate life after loss, including a daily inspirational book. I have located the following books on Amazon (you may find them cheaper elsewhere): - It's OK That You're Not Okay: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn't Understand: - How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed: A Journal for Grief: - I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing after the Sudden Death of a Loved One: ###-#### - Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief:

Family of 8 is in need of help with a utility bill. There are 6 children in the family and they have been having a difficult time getting back on their feet after a challenging 3 months. Dad is back to work and they are in need of help getting caught up on their water bill. The other utility bills are current and paid. The amount needed is $475. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am working with a family made up of a single mother and 5 children. The children love to read books and we have been able to provide them with boxes of new and used books. Because they live in a smaller home and share rooms, we are looking for bookshelves and toy caddies to help organize their rooms. These items can be used as long as they are in good condition. We are even willing to paint and decorate them with the children as a fun visit. If you have totes or organizing boxes that would help us get them organized, we would appreciate any donation! The children have been working on having daily chores and keeping the home clean. They are getting new beds soon and they are excited about having clean, organized rooms. Thank you for considering this request and for your continued support of DCCCA and the families we serve!! :)

We have a family that has a newborn baby that is in need of a pack n play. The family does not have a safe sleep environment and could benefit from this item to ensure the child's safety. The family does not have the financial means to get a pack n play.

I am currently working with a mother of 3 girls who is expecting her 4th this Friday with induction. She was not expecting to deliver this soon and has become overwhelmed with all the last-minute chores she needs to get completed to be ready for her baby. She is needing some post-partum supplies; such as pads, tuck pads, and nipple pads, and reports needing a breast pump. She reports being lucky to have all the baby items she needs but did not think about her personal health during the healing process. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Local family with 3 kids is in need of a rental home. They are currently renting, but the landlord is selling the property and they are looking to find a rental home. Both mom and dad work and they are able to pay up to $900-$1000/month for housing. They want to stay in the Lathrop school district where the kids have been attending school for several years. Any leads on rentals would be greatly appreciated by this family.

This is a family of six that needs help paying September rent. Mother has secured $600 and needs an additional $1,111. Mother has been on maternity leave and is hoping to return to her previous job she held prior to leave. She is currently waiting on a medical release. There are 4 children under the age of 7 in this household including a one month old. Dad has recently been unemployed and is looking for employment.

IIS is requesting assistance in getting a couch and a futon. IIS is working with a family currently residing in Independence MO. Due to a family tragedy and need for support a newly single mother of 2 has moved into her brother's apartment that he shares with his girlfriend. The family had recently had been given some items for their children that were unknowingly covered with bugs. The family has gotten rid of their couch for fear that it was also infested. They now only have a broken futon for both couch and sleep purposes. The single mother and her children are residing in the living room and using the futon as a bed however, she cannot lay it down all the way as it will always come back up to a ‘V’ in a short amount of time. The family does not currently have the funds to get these items themselves. Their car recently required a significant financial commitment and the family also is trying to save to move to a larger apartment as they are currently only in a one bedroom. The family has been working hard to recover from the loss of the children father back in May. Since then the mother has been working with her family on getting back on her feet. If this need is met they will be able to focus more on recovering, resting, and spending time with supports. As well as, focusing on their future together. Thank you for all the help provided to IIS clients!

A grandmother of a 2 year old boy is in need of a chest of drawers to store his clothing. I have tried finding something to be donated and have not been successful as she will need it to be delivered, as well. Due to this, I thought I would try requesting assistance with purchasing a chest of drawers to be delivered to her home. She has other children in her home and it is challenging to keep their stuff organized without storage. The grandmother recently moved and lost all of her furniture to water damage in her storage unit. Any assistance in this would be much appreciated. I have included a link to one that would work for her, which is the cheapest I have found. Thank you! ###-####459641&utm_content=Furniture_Smart%20Shopping

This family is in need of assistance with their utility bill. Mother just left a DV relationship and is trying to get back on her feet. She is currently looking for work as the children just went back to school. Any amount towards this need would be greatly appreciated.

Single mother, having language barrier with 4 young children currently not working due to childcare, housing and transportation. This worker has been working with mother to establish safer housing for her and children. Mother has just secured a apartment and while waiting for move in date she is needing assistance paying off utility bills. Thank you for considering and for helping this mother keep children safe. New housing will be income based and will be affordable as she starts working again. KGAS $52, BPU $92 & Spectrum $114( 3 months past due)

Single mother with 3 children recently left her job due to lack of transportation, child custody concerns and mental health issues. This mother has requested assistance and transportation from multiple agencies and has no funds available to cover BPU utility bill. Total amount due is $354. Thank you very much for considering assisting this single mother.

DCF is currently working with a single mother of one child that is in need of help with an alarm system for protection due to her being a collateral witness to a murder several years ago and having to testify. The individuals are out of jail and she is afraid they may know where she and her daughter live. She has been living in fear for sometime and through working with her this was an option for safety. This mother's mental health has been affected due to the ongoing stress surrounding her ability to feel safe in her home and surroundings. DCF feels a home security system would help in this matter and walmart has them for around $300. Any help in this area to help her feel safe with her child when home will be much appreciated.

A current foster parent recently took placement of a child with severe enuresis and encopresis issues. This child has since left the foster home as a placement, but the bed that the child used is not usable for any additional child and had to be destroyed. Requesting a twin sized mattress so this foster home can continue to take in additional children in need of a home.