St. James Catholic Church

We have a young, single mother of 3 children (ages 1, 4 and 5). She is experiencing unstable housing and financial stress. The mother is a victim of domestic violence and is trying to keep her children sheltered and safe from harm. The mother has been residing with the maternal grandmother in a single unit apartment with the children. The MGM put the mother and children out on yesterday and stole the mother’s food stamps from her EBT card. The mother is not able to purchase any food for herself and the children. She was able to get a room in Hollywood through PATH and is awaiting placement in a DV shelter. DCFS and the agencies involved with this family are working tirelessly to find a residence the mother and children. The mother can be reached on her cell phone and the CSW is able to correspond with the mother accordingly. We are hoping that a donor will pick up this request and provide the family with a $300.00 grocery gift card or purchase food for the family so that the mother and children do not go hungry.

I am working with a family of six—a mother and her five young children—who are in need of support. Family has experienced homelessness and has been able to overcome many challenges. As the children have grown, the limited space in their home has made it difficult to provide each child with a safe and comfortable place to sleep. To help meet her family’s needs, the mother is seeking assistance with obtaining a bunk bed.

This furniture would significantly improve the children’s living conditions by creating more space and ensuring a safer sleep environment. Due to ongoing financial hardship, the mother is unable to afford this on her own. Providing this support would strengthen her ability to care for her children and offer her greater peace of mind as she continues to meet their daily needs. The cost of the bunk bed is 169.99 with a shipping fee of 79.99=249.98. Go To Link Along with mattress Twin XL over Twin XL Go To Link

Twin XL over Twin XL Bunk Bed Total: $274.35 Twin XL Mattress (2) Total: $219.46

Grand total: $493.81 (including taxes)

This is a father with current child welfare involvement. Father has one child that is currently released in his care. The department has informed the father that he needs two dressers in order to prevent a cluttered home environment. If father is blessed with the two dressers, it will prevent the department from having concerns in the future and allow the father to move forward with the closing of his case. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide this father and his children.

Current non-minor dependent recently moved into an apartment with his dog. He isn't able to work right now due to an injury so he is tight on cash. He needs a couch and refrigerator. He would be much more comfortable with those items and could focus on healing properly.

The family has a history of homelessness. The family just recently moved into a new apartment. Mother and the children have no furniture nor beds. The family is currently sleeping on the floor on top of blankets. Which it is very uncomfortable for the children to get a good night's rest and be prepared for school. The family does not have any couches or a dining room table. The mother will be greatly appreciative with assistance with beds or furniture for her new home, which will provide a safe and stable living home for the children. A Walmart gift card could assist with some bunkbeds or pull-out couch for the children to sleep on.

Caregiver needs a black, six or eight wooden/sturdy dresser for her half sibling. The youth’s current dresser is broken. The caregiver is married and has two small children, and was willing to open her home for her younger half sibling due to family circumstances related to a history of domestic violence and substance abuse. The caregiver has sacrificed to care for her younger half sibling and does all she can to ensure her younger sibling is cared for and protected. The caregiver and youth are meeting the case plan goals/court orders. Furthermore, caregiver is committed to legal guardianship through KinGap. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is because I want to support the family and also assist with providing a safe environment for the youth. DCFS is requesting a black six to eight drawer wooden dresser, otherwise the youth will continue to have a broken dresser that could possible fall apart as the youth continues to use. This need is being requested through Care Portal because unfortunately, DCFS’ timeframe in providing this item would take too long, as the youth needs a functioning and safe dresser. The estimated cost of the dresser being requested is $200.00.

Caregiver/mother needs car seat, toddler bed, mattress, bedding and a high chair. The family’s case is newly opened. Children detained from father and mother and children residing with MGM. Mother moved in with MGM and is in need of the requested items. Mother has faced some financially hardships and had been working prior to separating from father. Mother is receiving CalWorks and financial aid as she is a college student but is not suffice for mother to purchase a toddler bed, high chair and car seat for the children. Despite the mother’s financial hardships, she is working toward the case plan and goals. Mother’s main goal is to maintain the children in her care, continue to have a bond with them and not put the children at risk of abuse. For this reason, I am advocating for mother to have the need identified. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is to provide a safe, enjoyable and comfortable environment for the children. DCFS has assisted the family by providing diapers and appropriate activities. This need is critical to ensuring child safety, the children to be in a safe car seat and to have their own sleeping area. This need is being requested through Care Portal because unfortunately DCFS does not have these items to provide to the family. The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is approximately $600.00.

We have a single mother with two children (ages 2 and 1). The mother and children reside in the home of a family friend, and they are in need of full-size bed with mattress. The mother is loving to her children, and both of the children are sweet, happy, playful and active children. The mother is always making sure her daughters needs are met. The children are very attached to the mother and feel very comfortable in her presence. The mother always reciprocates her love to her children by hugging them and reassuring their feelings. Currently, the mother does not have employment and is enrolled in school with the goal to be able to financially provide for her daughters. The family is in need of a bed required to avoid co-sleeping. The mother and the two children currently sleep in a twin-size bed. The family would benefit from a full-size bed. By fulfilling this request, it would allow the mother to focus her attention on her children and her schooling/education.

Single mother is requesting clothes and shoes for herself and her son. Mom is size 2XL in shirts and prefers sweat pants and sweat shirts/sweat suits. Son is size 10-12 in clothes (needs everyday wear) and size 6 in boys shoes. Thank you for considering this request :-)