Mother expecting child in August. Seeking car seat and crib. Mother currently unemployed, has reached out to local agencies for items without success. She is involved in F2BM as well as other outpatient support programs to better her and her family’s outcomes. Any assistance would be appreciated, thank you!

A relative is caring for her niece and nephew. She is very interested in adopting the children and getting them out of foster care. However, to meet the adoption requirements, the niece needs her own bed. She is in need of a twin bedframe, mattress, sheets, as well as a mattress protector. Obtaining this would be a financial hardship for the family, but they are committed to getting the children out of foster care and keeping them with family.

Single mom residing with her 17-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son. Family has been residing in Pennsylvania for five years after relocating from Georgia. While mom has some family in Pennsylvania, resources available to mom have been limited. Mom and daughter have experienced multiple traumatic events that have resulted in mom losing employment, vehicle and license. In order for mom to obtain employment, she is in need of assistance paying fines to reinstate her license in Pennsylvania. Assistance with outstanding fines would allow mom the opportunity she needs to achieve her goals of obtaining employment and taking care of her family.

A disabled aunt of three, who's primary income is social security benefits, is in need of assistance with basic household items and baby items. The children were placed in her care due to the mother being drug addicted and the father not being involved often. She does not receive any financial supports for the children. This is a one-time request for items to improve the family's living situation. New or used items are welcome. The family has requested the following: 1 full bed frame, mattress, and bedding 1 twin bedding Two dressers 6–9-month baby boy clothing (5 shirts, 5 pants, 2 sleepers, 7 onesies, a pack of socks, and a pack of bibs) 2 couches as she is currently using lawn furniture in her living room This family is located in Wilmington, De.

An adoptive mom and two daughters have been incredibly resourceful in staying together. Their story has been full of unexpected difficulty, but they've remained strong and are supported by friends in their community and their local church. This resourceful mom has gathered everything they need, and this request is the last of the items remaining. We learned of their needs from a friend of Miriam's Heart who knows this mama and two kids well and knew that CarePortalNJ churches would be able to come to their aid quickly. They recently relocated into a new home following an unexpected death in the family; this young mom has already been helped to find most of the furniture she needs (SHOUT OUT TO RV Habitat for Humanity and Zarephath Christian Church for providing large items and a truck to deliver them). PLEASE NOTE: Mom is disabled, and some of the requests pertain to her specific needs. This family specifically needs Corelle or similar lightweight dishes so mom can carry them. When we learned of this need, we added it for her as mom is using a used, old, stained mattress she has placed a cover on it to make it work. She does not have an appropriate bed or bedding but did not ask for anything for herself when she tearfully explained her needs. We'd LOVE to see these needs provided for and to give her a new bed and bedding. The children are 9 and 14 and are both females. All that remains are the following requests.

Family is a great aunt that has recently obtained guardianship of her niece. The niece has lived in the home since November but the family really hoped that biological mother would get her again. This great aunt has some medical issues and does not get around very well. Do to her medical issues her income is very limited and she believes that clothing for the child will benefit her the most. The mother is no longer willing to share the clothing that child has at the mother's residence. The child is a 2 year old female who turns 3 in June. She currently wears girls 4T clothing and 4 toddler shoes. This relative is requesting short sleeve shirts, shorts, sandals and a pair of play shoes for the child.

I am working with a maternal grandmother who is on a restricted income. This grandmother has taken in her granddaughter multiple times and the granddaughter reunified with the mother. When the granddaughter's sibling was born, both children were placed with the grandmother. The grandson was born drug affected and has been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. The grandmother is trying her best but has requested assistance with obtaining a light weight stroller to help move the grandson around easier without lifting him as often or pulling on heavy equipment. The grandmother is disabled and lifting and pulling causes her immense pain. She is also requesting assistance obtaining clothing for both the children. The granddaughter is age 9yrs old, she wears size 12 girls/xs juniors and needs five short sleeve shirts and five pairs of shorts. She also needs tennis shoes size 3. The grandson needs five short sleeve shirts and five pairs of shorts size 4t in boys, size 8 toddler tennis shoes- he loves spiderman.

Family was involved in a fire and CYS helped place them in a hotel. Recently the family received housing and now need help with twin mattresses for the children, toys and shoes. There is a pair of twins, boy and girl, aged 8yrs. Boy wears a size youth 2 in sneakers. Girl wears a size youth 11. The last girl wears a size youth 2. The girls love barbie dolls, and nail sets with fake nails and polish. They also love squishy toys, and the boy loves action figures and cars.

This family came into care due to issues with keeping home clean. Once completing an investigation, the agency learned that the mother has a child that is autistic, overweight with diabetes and a host of other medical issues. Her daughter, 4yrs, has major behaviors issues which consist of, under distress, throwing things and becoming aggressive. Both CHN have several appointments throughout the week, ranging from 10 to 12 medical and therapeutic appointments each, every week. The agency has tried to assist with transportation by supplying bus passes, and even entering a resource to assist with transportation; however, the appointments vary throughout the day and the agency is no longer able to assist every day. The mom recently received a car but because she is unable to work due to caring for the medical needs of her children; she cannot afford gas, therefor I am asking for any assistance with a gas card or gas assistance so that mom can make her children's appointments weekly.

A maternal grandmother had her two grandchildren placed in her care as a safety precaution. The two small children suffered physical abuse in the hands of their biological father. The MGM is employed; however, her income is limited as she's the sole provider for her two children. The MGM has a 6-month-old granddaughter who she reports she needs a walker for. The caregiver states that her granddaughter is constantly trying to lift herself up when she's held. the caregiver reports that if her granddaughter had a walker, she could strengthen her legs while learning to take steps.

Mother and father have 5 children only 4 reside with them. There are 3 girls ages 7,6 and 4 and 1 boy age 3 who are in need of 4 twin beds with mattresses. Family also needs couch/living room furniture, small kitchen table with chairs and a washer and dryer (electric). This will help the family with their needs.

Mother and 2 children male and female ages 9 and 4 are in need of 2 twin beds with mattress. This will help the children in their home.

Natural father and his 3 children 2 boys and 1 girl ages 3,7 and 12 years of age are in need of bunk beds with mattresses. This will help children with their need.

2 children and a single mom is hoping to get a mattress and some other things to help live more comfortably due to the children sleeping on a blow up mattress.

Immigrant Single mother tragically lost her husband due to COVID. She has an 8-year-old daughter and they are both grieving the loss of her husband. She has been trying her best to support her family with only one income, but the unexpected loss of her husband has had a tremendous financial strain on their lives. Because of the loss of her husband's income and death, the mother struggled to maintain their increased household expenses and lost their apartment. She and her daughter are now homeless and temporarily living with a friend. All of their belongings are in a storage unit and some in their car. They have suffered great loss and are trying to maintain what they have while getting stabilized. They are in desperate need of your prayers and support during this difficult time. They need assistance with the following: 3 months of the Storage Unit fee $200 each month ( she is behind and all of their belongings are in storage after losing their apartment)

NM and Paramour have received custody of her child, she is in need of bedroom set for the child and a Washer and Dryer.

A grandmother is caring for her four grandchildren. Her grandchildren are female age 6, female age 10, male age 4, and male age 10. She is in need of NEW clothing for all four grandchildren. She needs size 6x or 7 in shirts and pants for the 6 year old and size 14 for shirts for the 10 year old and size 10/12 pants. She needs pants or sweat pants for the 10 year old boy, size 14. and shirts and pants for the 4 year old boy, size 6.

MGM is fostering for the next 6 months, to then SPLC her two Grandchildren. She is in need of two dressers for the children's bed rooms.

NM has received custody of her three children, and needs help with furnishing the home. She is in need of a couch, 3 dressers, three beds, any living room furniture, and Washer , Dryer.

Family has recently moved in to this new home they have been allowed to stay in by their Maternal grandmother, Maternal grandmother owns the home but it is completely unfurnished, NM currently has no job, the family prior was living in a hotel or in the home of another family which was recently condemned. Basically they were just dropped in to this position of having a home and need all the basic necessities and goods that can be provided.