Spring Hill Smiles

FSSW Worker went to the family home for a home visit and was informed by the mom that the children and herself needed mattresses due to the current mattresses being worn out and uncomfortable. Mom has 4 minor children in the home and is unemployed. Mom stated that someone gave her plat forms for beds but she does not have the financial resources for new mattresses and she has not thrown the old ones out because she does not want herself and her children sleeping on the floor. Mom stated that she would need 2 twin mattress, a full mattress, and a queen mattress.

The family's apartment is currently undergoing treatment for black mold, requiring them to temporarily vacate the unit for one week. Unfortunately, the leasing office is unable to provide hotel accommodations, and the family does not have the financial means to cover the cost of a hotel stay on their own.

Providing assistance during this time will ensure that the mother and her infant have access to a safe and healthy environment while their home is being remediated. Your support can help protect their health and stability during this critical period.

The family is needing immediate hotel support for 7/11 and 7/12. Fiscal has paid for a hotel but due to a car show in the area the approved hotels are not available until Sunday. The family is looking to stay at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Juliet. The hotel is for 2 adults and 2 children, needs two beds.

A family of two living in Bedford county has recently lost a lot of their belongings. The youth is experiencing some mental health challenges and is receiving multiple services with different provider. Mom is requesting a new phone to stay in contact with the youths providers due to her phone being severely damaged. Also, for the upcoming school year the youth is asking for black or purple clothing. she wears a size 18-20 in pants, 2x in tops, and 10/11 in shoes.

The mother is working to regain independence and stability, she is a single mother and has a 2 year old son. The mother is needing resources for her new baby boy that is due in less than a month. The mother is needing breast feeding supplies, such as milk storage bags and nursing bras. The mother is needing the basic necessities for a newborn, such as receiving blankets, pacifiers, baby boy clothing (newborn, 0-3 months), hand mittens, bottles, socks and blankets. The mother is also needing toiletries for the baby such as soaps, lotions. The mother is working to get back on her feet as a young mother. The mother has been able to get the bigger items on her own, such as car seat, pack n play, etc.

The mother and her children were the victim of gun violence and domestic violence by the mother's ex-boyfriend. The mother is working to rebuild their life as she works through the grief of the loss of a child and critical injuries. The mother is in need of food assistance. The mother is also in need of a car, the incident took place in the mother's vehicle, a car is a big ask so also looking for any resources that could assist with transportation. (Resource Linkage will connect the worker to Mechanics on a Mission to assist with fulfillment of this need once it's funded)

A family is in need of a cockroach exterminator. This family has struggled for months trying to get rid of cockroaches and have even paid $150 out of their pocket with no results. They are on a fixed income and can't afford to keep paying hundreds of dollars to fix this issue. This family needs assistance with this to improve their living conditions and the safety of their children.

Foster Care case manager is working with a foster family who is needing a twin size bed for their foster child. They have been remodeling their home trying to make more room for future foster children as well. They need a twin size mattress with frame and bedding for their current 6 year old female foster child. Any help with this is greatly appreciated.

This request is for a young mother currently experiencing financial hardship. The only source of income in the household is the birth father, who is working to support the family; however, the income is limited and not sufficient to cover all essential needs.

The mother is in need of the following basic items:

Baby clothing – Size 3–6 months, appropriate for the summer season

Diapers – Size 2

Hygiene supplies, including:

Shampoo

Toothbrush

Deodorant

Soap

Laundry detergent – For washing clothes for both the mother and the baby

Any assistance with these items would greatly support the family during this challenging time and help ensure the baby's needs are adequately met.

This is an IPA placement for a newborn infant (approximately 7 weeks old) who was removed from the biological mother due to substance use during pregnancy. The child was placed with her maternal grandmother, who had to stop working temporarily in order to provide full-time care. The infant will begin daycare next week, which will allow her to return to work and begin receiving income again. She anticipates being able to cover her monthly expenses starting next month. However, at this time, she is struggling to pay rent and utility bills for the current month due to her inability to work while providing care for the newborn. The caregiver has full custody of two other children, increasing her financial responsibilities. The caregiver is in need of temporary financial assistance to help cover rent and utilities for this month only. This is a one-time request to help stabilize the home and support the caregiver in maintaining the placement until she resumes work and income.

The legal guardian of the child is requesting support due to financial hardship. The guardian’s only source of income is a disability check, and she is currently unable to afford the following essential items:

A new refrigerator – The current refrigerator in the home is broken and not functioning.

School uniforms for the child, including:

Polo shirts (size 8, any color)

Skirts and pants (size 8)

Any assistance or referrals to community resources that could help meet these needs would be greatly appreciated.

A sibling group of three (ages 3, 19 months, and 3 months) entered custody. The children are placed with their maternal aunt, and she is in need of a crib for the 19 month old child. She has had to take off work until child care is found, and it will take several weeks to receive a board payment, so she cannot afford to purchase a crib at this time.