Three boys ages 6, 11, and 12 were placed in a temporary kinship placement last night. As we await finding permanent placement the boys are needing clothes after coming into custody with one change of clothes. The sizing is XL shirts, 1XL shorts, large shirts, large shorts, boys size 8 shirts, and boys size 7 short. Updated on June 03, 2023 by an Agency Worker
Emergency need

A single mother with four minor children are attempting to reunify their home. They have secured a house, from a relative, that meets their needs. However, the house has mice. The mother has called a professional exterminator twice but the mice continue to live there. Today as worker was present at the house, he noticed the grass hasn't been cut. We are requesting a lawn mower in working order (this could be new or used.)

A 15 year old male who was placed in group home care has been moved to the home of one of his friends. His foster mother has several children and she is unable to buy an extra bed at this time. The child is happy to be in the home and needs a twin size bed and if possible bedding. Please help make him comfortable in the home.

Please help this single mother of 3 young children with a working car. This mother recently went through one of the most horrific domestic violence situations a person could go through. This single mother was left to go to the hospital for several days. The father of the children will be going to prison for many years. This single mom is now reunified with her children and is doing so much better. She would like to improve her and her children's quality of life by getting a job. She will need to enroll all 3 children in daycare and has no transportation to get to and from daycare and to and from her job. She has attempted to use the city bus but it is hard while having 3 children under the age of 5 years old. Thank you so much for your help.

Please help this single dad of 2 kids reunify with his children. This dad has been working his plan and is need of a 5 point harness care seat for his growing child. Dad is currently unemployed and is needing a car set to transport his children to and from their visits with him. Thank you so much!

A working family attempting to move into a safer home is needing assistance with outstanding utility costs. The family was identified as being a possible kinship placement for a client who has no other viable placement options needs to be around adults they can trust. This family needs assistance paying off a utility balance that is preventing them from providing power to the new home which otherwise would be safe and adequate. If this family receives the requested assistance they should be able provide our client with a safe and trusting home.

Please help this single dad of 2 young children complete an alcohol and drug substance abuse assessment that is $160 and courses that are $150 to obtain his driver's license. This dad has been working very hard to reunify with his children and has been needing family's help to drive his and his children around due to him not having his driver's license. Thank you so much for your help.

Bio mom was recently hired at a new job and needs help with a bus pass for transportation. She is currently living in a shelter and does not have a car. She is also in need for non ship shoes size 8. This mom is working hard to be reunified with her young daughter and recently left a bad situation. Either one of these items would be great help for this young mom. Thank you for your help.

A mother is needing a bigger car seat for her one year old. She has outgrown her old car seat. The car seats she is looking at are: Cosco mighty fit 65 DX convertible car seat Safety 1st guide 65 convertible car seat Graco extend2fit convertible car seat

Mom currently has a 7 year old daughter in DHS custody and parents are currently working toward reunification. Mom is Quadriplegic and the wheelchair lift on their vehicle is broken. Mom is in need of a working wheelchair lift in order for her to be transported in their vehicle and be able to attend appointments and visits with her daughter. Mom and daughter are very attached and mom is doing everything she is able to do to be reunified with her daughter. Dad has located a used wheelchair lift which is cheaper than a new one and he will be able to install it on the van however they do not have the funds to purchase it at this time due to other bills due. Any help is greatly appreciated.

The mother's newborn was placed into custody and the mother is homeless with no phone and no means of being able to stay in touch with her case worker, service providers, or attorney once she is released from the hospital to maintain services and be able to have contact for arranging family time with the newborn during the case.

We are currently working with a family as part of a family center service case. The family has expressed needing help covering their utility bill of 244.51 for the month of June. They have experienced a number of things over the last month that has left them unable to pay the whole amount needed. If you are able to help you would be ensuring the family does not go without any utilities and will be helping strengthen a bio family.

This request is for a family that started fostering in 2021. Right away, they excepted a sibling set of three kids because the family did not want the children to be separated. They knew there were going to be many sacrifices because there wasn’t enough room for each child to have their own room including their own child. However, they were determined to make it work because they wanted these children to stay together in order for them to overcome their traumatic experiences. It has been a rough couple of years with limited space, but recently an opportunity came up and they were able to find a bigger home that would provide each child with their own bedroom. This is something that the foster children have never experienced and now will have an opportunity to know what that is like, be a little more “normal”. They are now in need of 3 dressers for the children.

8 year old boy in need of clothes and shoes. He recently moved to his maternal aunt and uncles home, and only has a few outfits for the summer. Child's mother recently lost her job and is in the process of finding new work so she cannot afford to buy him clothes. Aunt and uncle are working, but cannot afford clothing for the child in addition to their other expenses at the moment. Child wears size 7 in shirts and pants, and size 1- 1 1/2 in shoes. Any help would me much appreciated!

I have a kinship safety plan monitor who is caring for a 2-month-old baby, who needs help with diapers and wipes. They are not receiving any funding to help aid in this need and could really use the help. This kind of help will free up funds for the kinship placement to use in other areas for this baby.

Foster parents are asking for help with clothes for a 2 year old who came into care with no belongings. Child is a girl who wears size 3T in clothes and 7/8 in shoes. The child was homeless living in the car with natural mother and her boyfriend and the child did not have anything, but the clothes on her. Foster parents will take any use or new items for this child, as anything would help make this placement long term. (Clothes: shorts $5, tops $5, dresses $15, sandals $20).

Hello there. I am reaching out for assistance for a family on my caseload. There is a single mother of three who is working as many hours as her job will allow in order to make ends meet for her family. She and her children are currently in trial reunification and she has been doing everything she can do provide for them and ensure that they don’t go without anything. However, she is struggling a bit financially. She could use some help with the following: a gas card, groceries, and daycare application fees for her three children. Any contribution you may be able to make towards these needs would be immensely appreciated! Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

A MOTHER IS NEEDING HELP WITH FURNITURE! There is a mother that has two children (1 and 5 years old). Mom just got a house for herself and her children. Mom is needing some things in order to move into the home. Mom has a toddler mattress for one of her children, but she is needing help with getting a toddler bed frame. Mom is also needing a new bed and bedframe for herself as hers broke. Mom stated she is willing to sleep on an air mattress in the meantime if she is unable to get a bed at the moment. The family is also needing a refrigerator, as the home did not come with one. Mom is not able to get a job right now, due to her attending services and college classes. Mom has been very engaging in all her services. Mom has reached out to other resources, but has had no luck in finding any of the items listed.

A FAMILY IS NEEDING A/C FOR THEIR HOME! There are four children in the home (1, 3, and 6 years old). The family’s central heat and air went out this week. The family got an A/C window unit, but that went out on them as well. The family is relying on two ceiling fans to try and cool off a three bedroom house. The family is also in need of a dresser for the children’s clothes.

A family of 5 was recently reunified and is in need of a few household items. The parents were sleeping on an air mattress until their neighbor gave them a mattress and bed frame. They are currently in need of a queen box spring. The family is in need of 2 plastic organizer drawers to put in the closet to help keep the laundry put away. They currently have no dishes in the house and are in need of plates, bowls and cups. They also need cups with lids and/or straws for the children. The family just recently moved and are struggling financially. Helping with these items would allow them to continue to put their money towards bills. Any help is greatly appreciated!