Tulare First Baptist Church

An 11-year-old male child is currently placed with his maternal grandmother. He is experiencing difficulty staying awake at school, which has been attributed to staying up late and using electronic devices at night. Although the maternal grandmother attempts to hide the electronics, it appears the child accesses them after she has gone to sleep.

The school has expressed concern, noting that the child often arrives extremely tired and, on several occasions, has fallen asleep in class and could not be awakened.

The maternal grandmother has requested support in obtaining a lockbox to securely store the electronics at night. This measure is intended to support the child’s academic performance and help maintain the stability of his current placement.

The maternal aunt has opened her home and heart to her three nephews, taking full responsibility for their care after they were placed in protective custody. While her home was approved for expedited placement, she is in need of one toddler bed for one of the children. Having arrived with little more than the clothes on their backs due to their mother's homelessness, the children are in need of basic necessities. The aunt is requesting any support to help provide for her nephews. She has taken a leave of absence from work to focus on stabilizing the children and supporting them through this challenging transition.

Hello, we have a young adult who needs support in getting a gently used Chromebook/laptop. Our youth is currently attending school to obtain his high school diploma. Unfortunately, he is unable to get a computer from the school he is attending due to having limited availability at this time. He is able to get to school and use the computers there, but some days transportation is unavailable for him. He currently lives in Visalia, but the school he is attending is in Orosi. Online school has been the best option for him due to the commute along with his transportation barriers. He is on track to graduating this year! Thank you!

Child Welfare Social Worker, assisting a single mother expecting her fourth child and raising three children, two of whom have special needs. This family recently transitioned out of homelessness and secured an apartment with a move-in date of May 7th, 2025. This is a significant achievement.

They are moving into a completely unfurnished apartment with minimal possessions. The family currently possesses only the clothing they were able to carry. The lack of essential furniture and household items poses an impediment to their well-being and ability to establish a stable home life. The mother is concerned about providing a safe and nurturing environment for her children, particularly given the added stress of her pregnancy and the care requirements of her children with special needs.

To ensure a successful transition into their new home, the family urgently requires essential furniture, including beds for the children and the expected mother. Basic kitchenware such as pots, pans, and utensils is also critically needed. The provision of these items, including a small couch and kitchen table would greatly contribute to their physical and emotional well-being and significantly improving their quality of life following their difficult experience with homelessness.

Your generosity, in any form, would be invaluable. This could include donations of used furniture and kitchen supplies would be appreciated.

Child Welfare Social Worker, assisting a single mother expecting her fourth child and raising three children, two of whom have special needs. This family recently transitioned out of homelessness and secured an apartment with a move-in date of May 7th, 2025. This is a significant achievement.

They are moving into a completely unfurnished apartment with minimal possessions. The family currently possesses only the clothing they were able to carry. The lack of essential furniture and household items poses an impediment to their well-being and ability to establish a stable home life. The mother is concerned about providing a safe and nurturing environment for her children, particularly given the added stress of her pregnancy and the care requirements of her children with special needs.

To ensure a successful transition into their new home, the family urgently requires essential furniture, including beds for the children and the expected mother. Basic kitchenware such as pots, pans, and utensils is also critically needed. The provision of these items, including a small couch and kitchen table would greatly contribute to their physical and emotional well-being and significantly improving their quality of life following their difficult experience with homelessness.

Your generosity, in any form, would be invaluable. This could include donations of used furniture and kitchen supplies. The family would be greatly appreciative of any and all help with these items.

This 17-year-old youth would like to attend prom on Saturday May 10th and is requesting help with the entrance fee $80 and also would like her nails done for the prom. This is an important event for any teen and a perfect opportunity to create positive memories with her friends.

A 10 year old boy is in need of new clothing due to a recent growth spurt. The father and son live in Riverside County but the mother has an open CWS case in Tulare County. The father just recently lost his job and got in a car accident so they have no vehicle right now. The child is now size 12/14 in tops and bottoms. He wears size 4 in shoes. This social worker will transport any donations received to the child. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.

I am writing on behalf of a legal guardian (LG) who has recently taken custody of her 10-year-old grandson under challenging circumstances. The child was removed from his parents at the age of two due to severe substance misuse. He was subsequently placed in the care of his grandfather, who was part of a biker gang. During that time, the child was exposed to domestic violence and ongoing substance misuse. Despite the instability, he developed a strong bond with his grandfather, who sadly passed away about a year ago, leaving the child without a caregiver.

In November 2024, the LG—his grandmother—stepped in and was officially granted custody. To provide full-time care, she made the difficult decision to retire early and now lives on a fixed Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This has placed a significant financial strain on her household.

One of the few joyful and comforting routines that the LG and her grandson share is their movie nights together. Unfortunately, their television recently broke, and due to limited income, she is unable to afford a replacement. A donated television would greatly enhance their quality of life, offering a bit of comfort and normalcy in a time of major transition and healing.

Any support would be deeply appreciated by both the grandmother and her grandson. Thank you for your consideration and generosity.

Hello.

A mother in Tulare recently obtained housing after being homeless for over a year. The children are 17, 15, 9, and 7. The mother has worked with the agency to find stability with housing and she found a home that the family moved into. The mother is requesting assistance with obtaining a couch, kitchen items, and dressers.

Care Portal assisted with providing bunk beds to the children as well.

Thank you for your help!

The Agency is currently working with a single father of 3 children under Family Reunification Services. The father has been complying with the Agency and complying with his case plan and has progressed to having overnight visits with his children. The father has his own business however business has been slow for him lately and the father is in need of a twinXL size bed for his oldest child. The father has been working hard to provide for his children when he can. Additionally, the Agency would like to help out the father with his business by assisting him with a laptop so he can better keep up with his business, get more clients, and communicate with his client better.

This family is requesting assistance with the removal of a jacuzzi that has lifted out of the ground and a collapsed pergola structure that is over the jacuzzi. The jacuzzi and pergola have been in the family’s backyard for many years. Unfortunately, the family was not able to upkeep the required maintenance. As result the jacuzzi was drained and not in service. The structure of the pergola deteriorated over time. After the heavy rainfall of 2023, the jacuzzi lifted out of the ground and the pergola structure collapsed. This household consists of one adult that has a limited capacity and is not able to work at this time. As a result, the limited income received is used to meet their essential needs. They are not able to afford the cost of a haul-off service. Your aid in addressing this issue for the family will help make a relative foster care placement and keep a family together.

There is a single mother who was a victim of DV with the father of her children who kindly asking for financial assistance. The mother's eldest child (7) is deaf, has autism, ADHD, and attachment insecurities as he was also a victim to the DV. The mother needs financial assistance to make her home secure, so the child does not elope. The mother also has a younger child (4) who her grandparents that she lives with help care for her while she is at work. In addition, the mother has guardianship of her 17-year-old sister. Lastly, the mother was told by the school that for her child to attend school field trips she would need to be fingerprinted which she has not done because she cannot afford to. Therefore, the mother is kindly asking for financial assistance to buy alarms for the doors in the home, doorknobs with keys, and the fee covered for her to get fingerprinted to be able to volunteer.