Rooted Heart Ministry

CW is actively working with a 15 year old male, who has not been able to return home due to personal experiences in his home life. Unfortunately, he does not have a working cell phone and communication with CW will be lost once he is out of school for Summer break. The request is for a cell phone and minute card. If this request is met, CW will be able to communicate with the youth and ensure his safety continues.

The mother in this case is needing another phone card to ensure that she has consisent communcation with her team. The mother is working on communicating with her treatment providers and her parenting time worker to ensure that she is making it to her scheduled time. The mother is currently struggling with getting to and from her parenting time and transportation has been set up but she will need a phone to be able to communicate with the provider. This support will ensure that she is able to maintain her bond with the child. Thank you! Grace Flynn

I am writing on behalf of my client, who is seeking financial assistance to enroll her two children in a local summer program. The program, Hope Homes Adventure Camps, provides a safe, structured, and enriching environment during the summer months—an invaluable support while the parent works diligently to maintain stability for the family. The total cost of the program is $99 per week per child, totaling $198 per week for both children. Due to current financial constraints, the family is unable to cover the full cost and would greatly appreciate any assistance your organization may be able to provide. Thank you for your time and consideration in supporting this family’s efforts to provide a safe and positive summer experience for their children. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for further information. Warm regards

am reaching out on behalf of my client, who is experiencing financial hardship and is in need of rental assistance to maintain stable housing for themselves and her children.Any support during this time would help prevent housing instability as they work toward regaining financial footing. Thank you for your time and .

We are holding our annual Kinship/Foster Parent Appreciation Celebration in June 2024 Kinship families are unique in that they take placement of children on an emergency basis who they have a prior relationship with in order to prevent children from being placed in the foster care system. Foster families are such a need in this community and they open their homes to children with no where else to go. Showing our appreciation will ensure we can maintain these vital resources in child welfare and hopefully encourage others to help in ways they are able and advocate for children with DHS involvement. The Kinship/Foster Care Unit is hoping to be able to provide gift cards through a raffle to each family at the event in the amount of $50 for grocery stores, Walmart or Target, or other locations in town where items for the family can be purchased.

The Department is working with a mother whose 1-year-old is currently placed in foster care while she addresses the concerns that caused the case to open. She is in need of several items to ensure greater safety of her home, including a covered cat litter box, a baby monitor, and baby proofing items such as cabinet latches and outlet covers. She is getting started in all services and highly motivated to have her child returned to her care. Any assistance with this need so that this mother can address the state of her home and work towards reunification is greatly appreciated!

A provider has taken in three children that they were not expecting, the providers did not have enough beds for all of the children and are in need of a twin size bed, bedding for one of the children placed in their care as the child is currently sleeping in the living room. The provider is asking for a twin bed or a visa gift card of $300 to help buying a bed for the child. The providers and children are thankful for any help that is received.

A family has had DHS involvement for going on two years and had a sudden change a few weeks ago. The mother unfortunately ended her life and this has impacted her son (male - age 9). He is residing with his grandparents who are mourning the loss of their daughter while also working to support their grandson and help him process what he is going through at such a young age. The family is taking on additional therapy and could benefit from some financial support as they take on unexpected costs. The child enjoys playing soccer and driving at Raceway which he could benefit from some positive expression activities.

A kinship provider is seeking support in paying for the two kin-like children in her care to get swimming lessons. Male age 7 and Female age 15 have never taken formal swimming lessons and the kin provider believes it is an important skill for them to obtain. Swim lessons cost between $100-$200 depending on the place, individual/group format and consistency of attendance. The kinship provider has 4 children of her own and wants to ensure everyone has the same opportunities. If this need is met, any money given will go towards payment for swimming lessons this summer to ensure safety in the water.

A father and his 13 year old daughter are partaking in family therapy with a therapist who does not accept insurance. The therapy sessions are $200 for 60 minutes. The family is unable to afford the therapy long term. If this need is met the family can have another session with this therapist while looking into options that take their insurance.

This request is on behalf of a parents attempting to reunify with their 16-year-old son. The parent is a delivery driver and has not been able to work recently due to needing a replacement for their moped wheel. Community resources have been explored but unsuccessful.

This request is on behalf of a parent attempting to reunify with their 16-year-old son. The parent is a delivery driver and has not been able to work recently due to needing a replacement for their moped wheel. Parent is requesting assistance with their phone payment and could accept a gift card for this purpose.