The client is a single parent in her late 40s caring for her 15yo bio-son and her 4yo daughter (who is biologically considered a Non-Related-Extended-Family-Member). While the client does receive a little financial assistance/help around the house from her long-term best friend/roommate, the client has been raising her daughter since she was just a few months old with no official financial assistance. Though the client is looking into applying for CalWORKs, those funds wouldn’t kick in for a least another few months. Since raising her, the client has co-slept with her daughter. While this has worked in the past, as her daughter continues to grow, the client has been hoping to get her, her own “big-girl” bed. Ideally the client would like a Twin sized bed/mattress so that it will continue to fit her daughter as she grows. The family is also requesting a $150 gift card to Target if possible. Those funds would go towards bedding and pillow for the daughter, as well as other household needs—hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, etc. The client has expressed her gratitude with whatever assistance the family is able to get.

The client is a single mother, 48 years old caregiver raising her 2 cousins, ages 6 and 3. Client is working with the YMCA Kinship Support Program to access ongoing resources, but is currently in need of a $200 gift card for Walmart in order to purchase groceries and other basic needs items. Caregiver is out of work right now because she had a work injury. When this need is met, client will be able to provide food and basic needs for her cousins.

A mother has recently reunified with her two daughters, ages 4 and 2 by successfully by meeting her case plan goals after substantiated allegations of substance abuse during her last pregnancy. The mother is requesting car seats for the children. Mother currently takes the bus to get around using County-issued bus passes. However, the mother would like to travel to events with her daughters via car but is in need of car seats. When the mother travels around for her support services, the mother would like having a stroller wagon so both girls can sit in the stroller and can rest if needed. The mother recently moved into a new apartment and received bunk beds from a community agency. The mother is in need of a comforter so the girls are able to sleep comfortably.

Our youth has transitioned out of foster care and needs immediate assistance for hard goods. The youth has been exceptional at working hard to keep their employment during this transition. We have assisted the youth in securing, appropriate and affordable housing for their budget. However, the youth is now in need of a bed, dresser and refrigerator for their new home. Thank you for your assistance

I have a student that has a difficult family relationship and he is currently living with a friend (per guardian's knowledge). Student is having difficulties with consistent transportation. Student is in need of a bus pass.

A single mother who is a sole provider for 5 children ages 15, 14, 11, 5, and 4. Mom needs assistance with bunk beds for the children. Mom just moved into her home recently and she is currently working to provide for her family. The mother has already used available resources to obtain furniture for their new home.

A non-minor dependent and her six week old baby are in need of baby wipes and diapers that will last four weeks. Providing this need will allow the mother and child to secure a well-being.

Requesting for a family who were living in an apartment that had black mold. To date they have received new mattresses for the 3 boys, however they do not have box springs/bed frames for them. The mattresses are on the floor. They are seeking 2 bunk bed frames for the memory foam mattresses (no box springs) needed for the 3 boys. This family is still dealing with health issues related to the black mold contamination and would be very grateful to receive the requested items to assist with returning to better health and wellness. Thank you for your consideration.

An 18 month old baby girl was removed at birth. Currently the case is in Family Reunification. The child has recently outgrown her current car seat. The caregiver is requesting a Graco Slim Car Seat 3 in 1 Convertible Car Seat (valued at $219), this will allow us to preserve placement much longer.

A distant relative has taken in their 13 year old male family member. They are on a fixed income and in need of assistance as the child came to their home with only two pairs of clothing and very worn out shoes. They are in need of assistance in buying basic clothing items such as shirts, pants, socks and another pair of shoes while they await for their funding to be processed.

Help two aged out foster youth with a baby together! They are trying to love each other, honor their marriage, and love the Lord well. The fact that they are still together after getting pregnant and married as teenagers is a miracle, especially with a now 5 year old. She works full time online and he recently got laid off because the location he worked at closed, he is actively looking for work. He has always had a job, he is a great provider. They bought their daughter a mattress because they could only afford one, and they are sleeping on the floor. They could really use a queen mattress and platform frame.