We are working with a family that could use a hand up at this time. Mom had emergency gallbladder surgery, resulting in 3 weeks off work recovering without pay. Dad also recently took a cut in pay, so this family is struggling financially. They are currently $447.31 past due on their electric bill. This is causing the family a lot of stress, as keeping the electricity on is critical in preventing the removal of their child from the home. Any amount toward this need would be greatly appreciated and will be a preventative measure to avoid the disruption of this well-bonded family unit.

Children’s Division is requesting assistance for a relative that is caring for 2 children on a safety plan. The children are currently staying with a relative, but is needing some assistance with Daycare while the children are in their home. The relative is paying $200 a week total for the children in daycare, while they work. The children were placed in their home as part of an emergency safety plan, therefore the relative was not accepting to provide for daycare on short notice. If the need is met this would help the relative financially until further arrangements can be made, along with Children’s Division and the family coming up with a more permanent solution

Grandmother and homeless grandson need financial help for motel to stay together. This will keep grandson from going into foster care.

Need 6 gallons of white paint A family who is currently working to improve the living conditions of their home to ensure ongoing safety and wellbeing of all children in the home. They need 6 gallons of white paint

A family consisting of four ( two kids aged 4 and 6) want help with cleaning their home. The father was very tearful and asking for support/help. Assisting with this need will allow a fresh start for the family. The family is requesting trash bags, a mop, disinfectant and magic erasers (the little ones have colored on several walls and appliances).

A relative placement of a 5 month old girl has had her electricity disconnected and needs assistance to help turn it back on. Her minimum payment is $5.04, there is a $30.00 reconnect fee, and $60.00 to keep her from getting disconnected again for one month. KVC has recently assisted her in obtaining WIC to assist with formula which will help her to be able to pay her bills to maintain placement. Any assistance is much appreciated.

I am working with a single mother and child who are on the path to recovery. The mom is a army veteran and has suffered severe trauma from her deployments. She was without her daughter for some time but they have worked hard to be reunited. Her daughter is also diagnosed with very serious and specific mental health concerns that require a counselor with very specific skills. We were able to find this counselor but it requires a 2 hour drive (both ways) each week and the mother is on disability through the military so has a limited income. We would like to be able to provide her with a $200 gas card to help her get back and forth without causing a huge strain to her budget due to current gas prices. Any amount would be helpful and very much appreciated! Thank you for considering this request and for all you do in our community to strength our families and support workers like me!

Single mother of 11, 7, and 5 –year-old works full-time but still struggles to provide needs for herself and children. IIS is requesting the following items to assist the family: -Small window unit/air conditioner for upstairs (location of children’s bedrooms) -Queen size mattress and box spring (family has the frame) -7 year old BOY clothing: shorts/pants (size 1), shoes/sandals & socks (size 1), XS underwear , small shirts/tanktops *summer clothes preferred but some jeans/pants acceptable for school. -5 year old GIRL clothing: Size 5-7 girls shirts, shorts, & pants, and size 12 girls shoes/sandals -Unscented Dove soap, hair de-tangler, and bath toys for ages 3+ The family is in severe poverty and cannot afford summer fun/activities but would benefit from the following: -Admission to one of St. Joseph’s pools (Krug Park is most convenient) -Admission to Belt Bowl for bowling, lazer tag, Etc. *Family would appreciate any entertainment opportunities! VBS, Children’s church events, Day camps, Etc.

Mother has a two year child who has severe special needs; he recently had G Tube Insertion procedure so he can eat more efficiently. He has trouble maintaining necessary weight so he is involved in multiple clinics at Children's Mercy Hospital and usually has two or more appts per week at CMH. He recently was accepted into Ability KC Pre School which means he will go to Ability KC Pre School each weekday for Occupational and Physical Therapy and care each day. He has medical diagnoses of Periventricular Leukomalacia, Brain Disease- death or damage or softening of the white matter the inner part of the brain which transmits information.... and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia., Chronic Lung Disease of Premature Babies. The parents are responsible for getting the child to Ability KC Pre School each day. The Ability KC Pre School is a prestigious program that kids have to qualify for based on their medical needs and disabilities. The automobile that the mother has access to at this time does not belong to her and it is not running well. Mother is afraid that the car will break down soon, and she has no control over the owner of the car who is prone to leave the home and not return so she can take her son to appointments.

This child has recently finally found a wonderful placement to live with who adores her and wants the best for her. This placement wants to include the child in everything that they do as a family. The whole kinship family had purchased season passes to Worlds of Fun before the child came to live with them. The family doesn’t want to leave her behind when they use their passes, but they can’t afford to purchase a season pass for her. The family is asking for assistance to purchase a season pass for the child who is new to their household so that they can all go and enjoy Worlds of Fun together.

I am currently working with a teen that has started a lot of different services for mental and medical health. With multiple appointments and gas prices, there as been an increase in the cost of travel for the mother that she was not expecting with her income. I am asking for a donation (of any amount) to go toward a gas card to help the family afford the gas for transportation to and from these multiple weekly appointments. Thank you for considering this request and for all your support in our community. I am amazed as the support our cases receive through CarePortal and cannot thank all of you enough for stepping up to help us work with families to achieve their goals!

Family with 2 kids. The entire family had COVID-19. The family lost jobs and housing due to these events. We have secured the family housing and helped the gather secure a good job with the post office that will carry his family’s bills on going. The family is in need of rental assistance until his checks become regular. They are truly grateful to be out of the hotel and into a home. Any assistance provided will be greatly appreciated!!!

Single mom is need of a washer and dryer for her home.

Platte county has an infant in foster care who has been placed with their grandmother. The Grandmother is working to get licensed as a relative provider so she can continue to have the infant in her home. Grandma does not currently have car insurance and this is needed for licensure. Grandma is unable to get this started due to financial barriers. If she is unable to get car insurance, she may not be able to continue as placement for her grandchild. She states that if the first two months are covered, than she will be able to keep it going. She has called around and the amount needed for the first two months of coverage is $235.00.