Platte Woods United Methodist Church

7310 NW PRAIRIE VIEW RD, Kansas City, Missouri 64151
Team Leader(s) Brandi Molina, Susan Buckles, Brenda Hollar, Janice Bolin
Partner in the Platte County Community

Open Requests & Church Needs

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Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
1
Normal Request
We are seeking help for a newborn infant that has been put into care with her Great Aunt. Her Great Aunt is needing help with items as she has never had children and does not own alot of baby items. The family is trying to help as much as they are able too. They could use help also with baby clothes 1-3 months for the new born baby. The baby is 8 1/2 lbs. Pack-n-play with a bassinet in it.
Location: Smithville, MO 64089 - County: Clay - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $355
3 Responses
Cassie: I do not have these specific items, but do have an infant car seat and baby walker. Does she need either of these items?
Broadway United Methodist Church. 1 day ago
Lori: Smithville Community of Christ will provide the needs above.
Community Of Christ. 9 hours ago
Lori: Smithville Community of Christ will provide these items.
Community Of Christ. 9 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Pack-n-Play
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Diapers & Wipes (see description for details)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Baby Monitor
1 Item(s) Met in full!
1-3 mo baby clothes
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
50
Normal Request
The Clay County Children's Division is requesting 20 drug vouchers be purchased from Northland Dependency. These vouchers are $20 each and can be pre-paid by contacting Northland Dependency in Liberty and asking for Bridget or Kayla. These vouchers are used when drug use is a concern on open cases and can help assess parental capacities and help ensure safety of children. Once purchased, someone from Children's Division can pick up the vouchers.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 30 - Adults Served: 20 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $400
1 Responses
Felecia: Journey Church will purchase 20 vouchers.
Journey Church Of KC. 4 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
20 drug vouchers
$400 Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
149
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

Clay County Children's Division often has children brought into emergency care with nothing but what they have on. Sometimes this is a baby with only a diaper and a onesie and sometimes it's a teenager with too small clothing and no shoes. Every child deserves clean, comfortable clothes as well as hygiene items to make them feel as best as they can in a very scary time of their life. We want to ensure that every child in need has the opportunity for these items. To ensure that we can fulfill this need for any child, we have to have a range of clothing and items for ages preemie to age 18. Thank you for your consideration. Special Instructions: Items may be dropped off at Clay County Children's Division. Clothing items may be gently used.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 149 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $911
No Responses
Needs 23 Needs / $911 to go!
Newborn diapers
4 out of 4 items still needed
Size 1 diapers
4 out of 4 items still needed
Size 4 diapers
4 out of 4 items still needed
Preemie boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
18mo boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
2T boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
4T boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
5T boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Size 6 boy clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Baby wipes
11 out of 11 items still needed
preemie girl clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
Newborn girl clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
0-3mo girl clothing
1 out of 1 items still needed
baby bottles
1 out of 1 items still needed
Baby formula
1 out of 1 items still needed
Pack of Men's small underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pack of Women's Small underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pack of women's large underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pack of Women's XL underwear
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pacifiers (for baby)
5 out of 5 items still needed
Pack of Baby wash cloths
2 out of 2 items still needed
Baby bath towels
3 out of 3 items still needed
Children's Sunscreen
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
2
Normal Request
Child is on a trial home placement with mom and is in need of a bed, mattress, and bedding including blankets, sheets, and pillow. Child is a little boy. He loves spiderman. He is currently sharing a bed with his older brother. Mother is a single mom due to violence in the home. Mother has 3 children including the child in need of a bed and he is the only one without a bed of his own.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64118 - County: Clay - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $565
3 Responses
Lisa: MAX Insurance can fund these items.
MAX Insurance. 6 days ago
Jen: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
North Lake Church, Community Lead Church. 5 days ago
Jen: What a generous gift. I will be sure this child gets an amazing comfortable bed, with one of his favorite characters on it.
North Lake Church. 5 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Bed Frame (Twin)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Sheets
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Box Spring
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Pillow
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
10
Normal Request
Jackson County CD is in need of a few clothing racks for our care closet. This care closet allows us to provide new clothing to children that come into care. These children often come in with dirty, small, and poor clothing. This allows us to send an outfit or two with them to a new and unfamiliar place. We greatly appreciate it!
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 10 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $50
1 Responses
Tracey: Could you send me a link to clothes racks that would be suitable? I will order and have them delivered to you if that is ok.
Northside Christian Church. 12 hours ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Clothing Racks
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
1
High Urgency Request
A smart & vibrant 10- year old has been placed in the care of her aunt for the past two years. During that time her aunt has taken her in to her home and provided her with a safe, loving and stable home. Her aunt moved into a better neighborhood and school district to provide her niece a better lifestyle. Shortly after moving the aunt lost her job and is now struggling to make ends meet. She has gone through all of the steps to take guardianship of this youth & is awaiting guardianship any day now. The youth is in need of some things that the aunt is unable to provide at this time. She is in need of some summer clothing, girls size 10 tops & shorts, women's shoes size 6.5. or 7 tennis shoes. If you are able to help out with this need it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $255
2 Responses
Erica: I can provide all of this. Can we take the girl shopping so she can try the shoes on ect?
Christ Community Leawood Campus. 4 days ago
Judy: If there's noone to handle this at FSD, The office administrator at GlenHaven Church can submit web referrals to Clay County Clothes Closet.
Glen Haven Church. 3 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Girls size 10 tops / shorts
6 Item(s) Met in full!
Womes size 6.5 / 7 tennis shoes
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Prevent a Child From Entering Foster Care
3
High Urgency Request
I am currently working with a mother of two with severe mental health issues. She has been unable to work and owes $2200 for her gas bill. They turned off her gas this week and will not turn it back on until she pays $1250. We were able to find a community resource that will pay $500 if we are able to come up with the remaining $750. The mother is working to get into vocational rehab at this time as well as additional mental health services. The gas in her home is for her stove, hot water heater, and heat. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you for considering this request and for all your support in our community! Updated on June 05, 2023 by an Agency Worker
We still need help with this, any help will be appreciated.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66104 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #DCCCA - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $750
1 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Funding a portion (100), and thanking God, Almighty through Jesus the Messiah for meeting all my needs (Philippians 4:19). +2 Cor 9:8-11 +Psalm 72:18-19; 103:20-22; 106:1,48.
Community Responder. 1 day ago
Needs 1 Need / $650 to go!
Utility Bill Assistance
$650 out of $750 still needed
Help improve a child's safety/well-being
6
Normal Request
Park Hill family. Large family living in small 2 bedroom apartment . Currently the children and mom are all sleeping on the floor or on a mattress with little to no bedding. Mom does not work and the older siblings have jobs and go to school to assist with family finances. Family is very cooperative and appreciative of any and all assistance. Kids are all good kids and do the best they can with what they have.
Location: Riverside, MO 64150 - County: Platte - Children Served: 5 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- Park Hill School District - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1560
6 Responses
Brenda: Platte Woods will get the mattresses. Thank You
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 1 week ago
Greg: Northland Church would love to deliver and assemble a SHP bunk bed frame for this family. A set of tv trays is stored in the CarePortal warehouse. We will work with Brenda to deliver the twin mattresses. Please provide the contact name and phone number.
Northland Baptist Church. 1 week ago
Lisa: We can help fund this request!
The Global Orphan Project. 1 week ago
Lisa: Thank you for the generous donation!
Restore Community Church - Park Hill. 1 week ago
Lisa: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Restore Community Church - Park Hill, Community Lead Church. 1 week ago
Brenda: Platte Woods will get the pillows to finish off the bed needs.
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 1 week ago
Needs 1 Need / $40 to go!
Folding chairs
2 out of 2 items still needed
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Full)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Full / Double Mattress Protector
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Mattress Protector
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Twin Bed Sheets
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Pillow
2 Item(s) Met in full!
TV trays (folding)
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Pillow
6 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Support a Youth Aging Out
1
Normal Request
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.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $180
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $180 to go!
Loveseat / Chair
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Reunify a Bio Family
3
Normal Request
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
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 2 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1065
No Responses
Needs 7 Needs / $1065 to go!
Bunk Bed Frame (Twin / Twin)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Twin Mattress
2 out of 2 items still needed
Pillow
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin Bed Sheets
2 out of 2 items still needed
Twin / Full Comforter / Blanket
2 out of 2 items still needed
Dresser For a Boy
2 out of 2 items still needed
Child-Proofing Items (see description details)
1 out of 1 items still needed
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
200
Normal Request
This request impacts multiple families.

Children who we have in foster care are given presents when it is their birthdays by our staff. Sometimes this means that staff are spending their own money on these gifts. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have been able to have a birthday closet, but our birthday closet is in need of restocking for gifts for various ages. Thank you! Special Instructions: Bring to Children's Division at 7000 Liberty Dr. Liberty, MO 64068.
Location: Liberty, MO 64068 - County: Clay - Children Served: 200 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1890
8 Responses
Lisa: I will purchase and bring to the office!
Restore Community Church - Park Hill. 2 weeks ago
Lisa: I will purchase and bring them to the office!
Restore Community Church - Park Hill. 2 weeks ago
An Anonymous Responder: We can help fund the start of this!
The Global Orphan Project. 4 days ago
Brenda: I will purchase hot wheels and guess who game Platte Woods has sent this need to it's team and will be collecting items over the next 10 days. We will then bring them to the office when collected
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brenda: Will drop off at Platte Woods UMC and the church will gather items to bring them to the office
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brenda: Will drop off at PWUMC and the church will take all items to the office
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brenda: 1 nerf gun, 8cake mixes 8 icings will be dropped off at Platte Woods Church and gathered and taken to children's division office
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 4 days ago
Brandi: Judy Spinner from PWUMC will provide these
Platte Woods United Methodist Church. 10 hours ago
Needs 14 Needs / $1015 to go!
Bedside Lamp and Clock
2 out of 2 items still needed
Construction Toy Trucks
3 out of 3 items still needed
Yeti water bottles
3 out of 6 items still needed
Robot STEM Project
4 out of 4 items still needed
Bucket of Dinosaurs
1 out of 2 items still needed
Nerf Gun
2 out of 3 items still needed
Remote Control Car
3 out of 3 items still needed
Lego set
3 out of 3 items still needed
Science kit
2 out of 2 items still needed
Superhero Action figure set
3 out of 3 items still needed
Nail Polish kit
2 out of 2 items still needed
Galaxy Game Cube
3 out of 3 items still needed
12 pack multi size bday gift bags
2 out of 2 items still needed
Birthday Wrapping paper roll
4 out of 4 items still needed
30 Magnetic Toys
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Colorful Doodle Board
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Indoor Basketball Hoop and Ball
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Water Proof Watch
3 Item(s) Met in full!
Pop and Catch
4 Item(s) Met in full!
Hot Wheel Set
2 Item(s) Met in full!
Guess Who Game
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Sequence Game
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Cake mix - assorted
15 Item(s) Met in full!
icing canister - assorted
15 Item(s) Met in full!
happy birthday candles
15 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Reunify a Bio Family
5
High Urgency Request
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.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 3 - Adults Served: 2 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $100
3 Responses
Kathryn: Excited for this family to be reunited!
Restoration Apparel Company. 1 week ago
Maddie: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
World Harvest Ministries, Community Lead Church. 6 days ago
Maddie: Thank you so much for helping us serve this family!
World Harvest Ministries. 6 days ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Supplies
1 Item(s) Met in full!
Help Improve a Child's Well-being
2
Normal Request
This mother was working 2 jobs while pregnant and trying to save up before giving birth. Her son came early though and was very premature. She has stopped working to be with him at the hospital and is attempting to breastfeed him since that is best for all babies but especially premature babies, but she now cannot afford her rent. She will likely be off for at least 8 weeks. Her rent is $1,300.00. The mother may be able to return to work after 8 weeks to maintain her livelihood, but in the meantime needs extra support since she had tried to plan for this event and the baby had other ideas about when to be born Updated on May 10, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Mom now has an eviction notice with a baby about to come home from the NICU and this request is even more urgent. Help would allow this baby to go home with his mother.
Location: Kansas City, KS 66102 - County: Wyandotte - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO-Children's Mercy Hospital - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $1300
No Responses
Needs 1 Need / $1300 to go!
Rent Assistance
$1300 out of $1300 still needed
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
2
High Urgency Request
A grandmother who has her two year old grandson placed with her recently had major surgery and is still recovering. She is need of assistance with her rent for the month of April, as she is not receiving any income while she is out of work.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 1 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $370
6 Responses
An Anonymous Responder: Wanted to help out some
Community Responder. 1 month ago
Coleen: Help with rent
Liberty Christian Fellowship. 1 month ago
Bette: To help this grandmother with rent.
Liberty Christian Fellowship. 1 month ago
Michelle: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
Liberty Christian Fellowship, Community Lead Church. 1 month ago
An Anonymous Responder: I can cover $50 for rent.
Fellowship Bible Church. 1 month ago
Michelle: We can do the remainder of rent needed.
Liberty Christian Fellowship. 1 month ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$370 Met in full!
Help Preserve a Kinship Placement
5
High Urgency Request
Maternal grandmother is the placement provider for two children in Children's Division custody and the guardian of two other children who live in the home. She is looking to move to a larger home to have more adequate space for the children and needs assistance with paying for the deposit to move into the home. She works a full-time job and has already saved up $600 for the deposit. FosterAdoptConnect is willing to provide $1000 towards the deposit and now she just needs assistance towards the remaining balance.
Location: Kansas City, MO 64106 - County: Jackson - Children Served: 4 - Adults Served: 1 - Agency: #MO- DSS - Tier 1: Physical Needs - Estimated Value: $300
3 Responses
Renee: I can meet this need!
Community Responder. 1 month ago
Maddie: There are resources made available from the community. We are taking the lead and working out the details.
World Harvest Ministries, Community Lead Church. 1 month ago
Maddie: Thank you for helping us serve this family!
World Harvest Ministries. 1 month ago
Needs 0 Needs / $0 to go!
Rent Assistance
$300 Met in full!
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Response Team Stats

Responders
73
Responses
79
Requests met
70
Children served
174
Economic impact
$65,026