An aunt and uncle had driven from out of state to spend a couple of nights with their nephew to keep him from sleeping in the office. They still need to drive back home. Giving them gas cards will assist them financially in getting back home.

A fourteen year old boy has been taken into foster care. There are relatives who are willing to come from out-of-state to come get him and need assistance with a motel for a couple of nights. This will help with the kinship placement. We are also asking for groceries for overnight,

A grandmother took in her four grade school age grandchildren. This is a huge strain on her. She is receiving no help from the biological mother or fathers. She is in great need of assistance with the following to preserve the kinship placemen.: $200 Grocery food card, Cleaning supplies: mop, bucket, plastic putty knife, oven cleaner, floor cleaner, sponges, cleaning rags, bleach, liquid dish soap, vacuum cleaner, Hygiene (miscellaneous supplies): 4 female deodorants, 1 male deodorant, 5 toothbrushes, 2 tubes of toothpaste, floss picks, mouth wash, and pretty nail polish for fun Beds/Bedding: 2 bunk beds, 4 mattresses, 4 pillows, 4 sheet sheet/pillow case sets, 3 girl blankets and 1 boy blanket. She is a frugal woman and I do not believe she will not abuse any gift she receives. The gifts will allow the home to be cleaned up which will reduce odor and flies. The children will improve their oral and personal hygiene. There are no dogs in the home

There is a family who is brand new to the area and are in a financial hardship. The family consists of 2 children and 2 adults. The family had to flee their situation in another city due to very unfortunate circumstances. Mom currently has advanced colon cancer and is unable to work or get out of the house much recently. Dad has a job, but they have fallen on hard times with the unexpected, urgent move. Dad does have to take off work frequently to attend mom's doctor's appointments. They are running very low on money to provide needs, such as food. They also have no appliances at their new house since they had to leave all of those at the old house. The family is in need of food, a refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer. Anything you could provide would be helpful.

There is a mom that needs beds for herself and her two teenage children. The mother reports that they are sleeping on the floor currently.

I have a family of 5 that is expecting a new baby. The family has mattresses that are on the ground right now with mom and dad sleeping on an air mattress. They are in need of a Full or queen bed with a frame and a frame for a twin bed as well.

There is a mother that just regained custody of her children after 10 months of sobriety and holding a job. The mother has a twin bedframe for her oldest son, but is lacking a mattress and bedding. The boy is currently sleeping on the floor.

A family is needing help getting by, their two-year-old was diagnosed with tumors on the brain and spine a few days ago. They are currently at Children's Mercy for treatment. They also have a four-year-old. Mom is concerned about paying her bills due to dad being the only one that can work right now.

Family with two girls, ages 1 and 2 are in need of diapers (size 5). Shoes and boots (size toddler 9-10 and toddler 10-11), coats/jackets (size 2T and 4T), and a toybox. Family would also like the girls to get a playhouse, v-tech type learning toys, musical toys, a toy box, and the 2 year old loves horses. The girls also enjoy ride on toys of any kind and blocks. Family could also benefit from child-proofing items such as outlet covers, door knob covers, cabinet latches/locks, and an adjustable walk-thru baby gate.

Needing clothes for a teenage boy. Size- Mens small- winter coat, underwear, socks, long pants/jeans (jeans size 30w/32L)

Family got their own place and have lost most of the children's belongings before returning to mom. They are in need of clothing and shoes for the 3 children and could use help with groceries until they are able to get assistance started. Boy size 7/8 clothing & size 13 shoes. girls clothing size 5t & shoe size 10 girls clothing size 6/7 & shoe size 11

Single mother with 4 children (2- 10 year olds, a 7 year old, and 5 year old). They are having trouble with mice and unsanitary living. Requesting cleaning supplies (trashbags, broom and mop, cleaning spray and towels, dish soap, laundry detergent) and mouse poison and traps.

Grandpa is in need of cleaning solution for his Bissell, gas card to get kids to appointments, laundry soap (Gain) and groceries especially 2 gallons of milk.

Family is in need of cleaning supplies to prevent removal of children. Mom needs bus passes to get to work. children need shoes, socks and winter jackets and gloves child 1 size 2 shoes Medium jacket child 2 size 1 shoes medium jacket child 3 size 12 shoes small jacket cleaning supplies: bug bombs, floor cleaner unscented, dish soap, bleach, rags, sponges, mop & bucket, mouse traps (plastic not metal),

A family is needing help getting by , the husband has just got out of Crane school and hasn't been hired for a job yet. This family has asked for food, shampoo/conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels , socks, bras, winter clothes and coats. With their being so many kids I did point them in the direction of Kadens Closet and Grace house for clothes/coats. And the crossing and second harvest wheels for food. I did say I would see what I can get. Thank you!

Single mom is a relative placement for her young niece, who is in foster care. The aunt has a car repair that needs to be done and desperately needs assistance. If there is anyone who can do the repair or help to pay for the repair, it would be greatly appreciated, as the aunt does not have the money. This car is the families only personal method of transportation. This would help the aunt to get to work, get the children to and from school, to therapy appointments and other necessary appointments. The aunt has gotten an estimate from an auto repair shop. The diagnosis is "leaking antifreeze from the oil cooler." The estimate repair cost is $718.40. Thank you for your consideration to helping this family.

A mother has been having a hard time trying to provide for her son and needs assistance with rent. She owes $600 for this month and has just moved into her new place. Any assistance would be appreciated. This would free up financial resources for the family.

Local family of 5 needing assistance with a leaky windshield. Mom shared that when it rains, rain just pours in to her front windshield of her truck. She showed me where you can push on the windshield and it moves, nearly popping out. The family does not have a garage to park in and parents are very concerned about upcoming freezing temps causing even more damage and safety concerns. Mom called and got a quote from Cameron Glass.

This is a two parent family who has struggled for years trying to meet adequate housing requirements. They have a lot of needs, but if we could get help with a few specific things, it will prevent further required action from Children's Division. The floors of the home are plywood. They are in the need of Kilz to use on the floors and some walls. The family has tried to rid the home of roaches on their own with no success. An exterminator may be too expensive, but we're looking for an extermination of roaches if possible. Updated on November 16, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Family still in need.

I am working with a local family that is in need of assistance with a vehicle repair. Their primary vehicle had the air compressor go out in their car; which affects the cabin air intake, and power steering so it is not able to be driven. They requested a quote for the repair, and it will cost about $2,000. The family is aware that this is an expensive repair and is asking for any kind of assistance to cover part of the bill or help with performing the repair. The family has a child that is in need of medical care and reliable transportation is very important for this family!