This 14 year old boy has been in care for over two years. He moved bounced around a little, before finding stable placement with his siblings in March of 2021. He has an 8th grade field trip to Washinton, DC coming up in April (with payment due in December). This youth is a great kid. Once he got into a stable and loving home, and was able to find the right dosage of medication, he has thrived. He does well in school, loves playing sports, and he has a very humble and kind personality. He would really like to go on this trip, and his foster family would really like for him to be able to join his classmates. They need some help to make this happen. The cost of the trip is $1,609, and that is a lot for the family to take on, especially since they have five other children in the home.

There are a few children in Kid Zone that struggle with anxiety when it comes to moves and it would be beneficial to them to have things that help calm them while waiting for a new placement. Weighted blankets have helped a lot in the past and sometimes these end up going with the child to help with the transition. We would love to help soothe children during this difficult time through transitions. Weight blankets-different sizes and fidget toys

A is a one-month-old little girl and S is a one-year-old little girl who are keeping their mom busy. A was born prematurely. Mom has done the best that she could to get and prepare for little A but she needs some help. Can we please help this mom so she won't feel so overwhelmed with not having the items that she needs for her baby? New or gently used items would be such a blessing. Thank you for anything that you can help with.

A is a 12-year-old male and he does not have a bed. He has two younger sisters and his mom is doing the best that she can to provide for them. Mom recently had a baby and just returned to work after being off for maternity leave. His bed would be located in their living room so if someone had a daybed they would be willing to donate, that would be great as well. Thank you for anything that you can help provide, it will be so appreciated and the family would be so grateful.

We have a young lady that from birth to 21 was raised in foster care. Her experience growing up in the system left her feeling like a black sheep because did not receive love or positive attention. She did not let that deter her she decided to put her energy into graduating high school and going to college which she accomplished. She study hard but ended up getting so sick that it put her in the hospital. She lost her housing and had to drop out of college but did she give up. It took her 3 years but on her own she found stable housing, got a job and enrolled back into college. She just got her AA - Social Behavior & Science Degree. She is currently working on getting a Criminology degree. Her medical condition worsened last month and she had to take time off work to recuperate. That ended up putting her a month behind on rent. She is now better and back at work and in college but needs help with that months rents to get caught back up. We are so proud of this young lady for not giving up. She said she is praying someone would be able to help her, if so she would greatly appreciate it.

Mother and child recently reunified. They are in need of basic household supplies and hygiene necessities. If these needs are met it will keep child in the mother's care and avoid removal into foster care. Other permanent resources and services are being put in place to preserve the unit of mom and child together. These items will allow the case to close and the family to move forward with permanency in the home. Thank you

The youth and Mother have recently experienced a loss in the family, it will be the second loss this year. Mother has been out of work for a year now due to a survivor of Cancer. The family will benefit from Groceries, gas cards,s and daily items to get by during this difficult time. Mother is currently struggling to Pay rent any Gift card to any local Market, Gas station, or Store to purchase toiletries would be appreciated it.

This family is currently facing financial hardship due to being a single-income household, as mom has been facing some health issues. They're dealing with food insecurity and struggling to pay utility bills, as well as recently having to pay for bed bug treatment for the home. They already receive food stamps and utilize community resources (e.g., Just Food) when they can. I think they'll take any amount of relief they can get, and in any form, whether it's gas cards so they can get to work, gift cards for the grocery store, cash reimbursement for bed bug treatment, etc. In addition, the family is facing financial hardship to provide Christmas gifts. Thank you!

The family consists of Great Grandmother (74 y/o) and her 2 great grandchildren (twin boys age:7 y/o). Great grandchildren were recently placed with great grandmother. Great grandmother has some financial struggles to maintain utilities and cost of two growing boys. After the children were placed in her home, employment became hard to manage. Great grandmother needs assistance with bills, groceries, gas, and clothing for the boys. If this need is met, great grandmother will be able to keep the children with her.

Youth recently moved to a kinship placement. Youth would love to remain in current placement to prevent moving schools during her senior year. Youth has worked very hard in school to catch up and be able to graduate this spring! In order for youth to remain in kinship placement she needs her own bed. A twin over full bunk bed and twin mattress is being requested so that the youth in the home have their own beds (required by the State).

Single mother of two children who are autistic. Mother is needing help with alarms on the doors/windows to prevent one of the children from sneaking out of the home. The child is known to sneak out of the home. Mother is needing help as a prevention to be aware if the child was to get out of the home with the alarms on the doors/windows. This child (male) also needs a twin size bed, mattress, mattress cover, and bedding.

Merry Christmas!!!!! Single mom non English speaking family. Has no family in the area . Dad is being charged with felony's. Dad is the only income for the home. The kids have made wish lists and are hopeful to get some or all of the gifts wished for. We have secured gifts for the 3 little kids just need gifts for older kids 10 year old boy. Rubex cube Boys 41/2 black adidas shoes 13 year old: ear buds 8.5 woman's blacks adidas or Nike shoes if the caring church can contact this worker i can give you drop off information or drop ship address. Thank you and be blessed. Merry Christmas.

A pregnant hispanic woman is homeless and sleeping in the park - 22 years old. Her mother with whom she was living passed away last year, leaving her homeless. She has a boyfriend who has been trying diligently to secure employment, but as yet has been successful. She has gone without prenatal care because of her economic situation. She has straight medi-cal but has been denied care

The parents share a bedroom with their two children, ages 4 and 2. The parents are unemployed and the father will be starting to look for work receives his replacement Social Security card. The mother is a homemaker and stays home with the children. The family is in need of a queen-size bed with bedding. The parents are currently sleeping on a twin size bed.

Our agency is working with a family of 8 children ages 2- 11 years old who's now being placed with the grandmother due to mothers sudden death. With the grandmother being on a fixed income she is in need of some help. The children did not have much and are in need of winter clothes, shoes, and jackets. The grandmother is also requesting an area rug for the children's room.

Youth was in the system due to neglect and had briefly returned to his adoptive mother prior to her passing away. Youth is currently receiving services as a Non Minor dependent and is working on trying to get a job and eventually get his GED. Youth has learning difficulty, has trouble with interviews, and has not been able to get employment. Youth is in a THP housing and wants to furnish his apartment. Youth is asking that we assist him with getting a dining room table/chairs and a TV. Being able to eat at a dining table and watch television will improve youth’s emotional wellness. We are asking for assistance in helping this youth have the furniture he requested to help him stabilize and concentrate on his needs such as finding employment to help him transition into a successful adult.

New young mother, has some supplies for newborn, less than a month old. Does not have a bassinet/crib/pack and play for safe sleep. Has some formula, diapers, wipes, and baby supplies but will need more.

Single mother with open DCFS case, mom was able to reunify with three of five of her sons. Mom needs a Ring camera due to her first children's father finding out where mom lives. Father showed up in person making threats. Mother is working with detectives to gather proof. Having this Ring camera is would help mom gather proof as to father harassing her and the children. Mom will be able to be supported through victims of crime to relocate.

A teenager needs a bed and a dresser in order to stay with her full time college student cousin who has taken them in unexpectedly. The cousin is the only relative that lives close to the school where the teenager attends. Teenager is a highly motivated student overcoming obstacles to maintain above a 3.0 GPA, is on the basketball team and dreams of going to college to be a pharmacist. Caregiver has limited funds due to being a full time college student and needs assistance in order to keep the teenager in their home pending funding.

This 17 year old had an emergency move from a relatives home to the grandmother of her newborn son. While the baby has a crib, his mother is currently sleeping on a couch and is in need of a bed of her own. She is looking for a full sized bed to accommodate her and the baby so that when he needs to eat, nap, or snuggle she has him close at hand.