Hands of Hope

We are appealing to the community to help a tight-knit family stay together and help set them up for success. A teenage brother and sister love their mother, who works very hard to provide for them after tragically losing their father. The children are very polite, friendly and looking forward to being of age to be able to help their mother and family. The teenage boy loves welding and wants to make a career in that field. He is also open to apprenticeship and mentoring from experts. The teenage girl loves to sing and entertain family and friends. This appeal is for welding supplies, educational material and musical device which the children would love to have to be able to further explore their talents and passions.

A family of 6 was recently homeless and have secured housing. They are in need of assistance with furnishing the household, clothing and such. The clothes set (5x$15) are for towel / wash clothing sets. She is also needing the following clothing items: Men's large shirts, pants XL (36/32), Girls size 12 top/bottom, shoe size 4, girls size 14 top/bottom, shoe size 6, and girls size 16, top/bottom, shoe size 6.

Low income family needs help with kitchen sink plumbing. The estimate from Roto-Rooter is $200. The family is on a fixed income and cannot afford at this time.

Single parent of three children is asking for assistance replacing the mattress and box spring of her son's bed. Bed is a full set and goes with his bedframe. Due to health issues/concerns Mom is very kindly and respectfully asking for a new full mattress and box spring (not a gently used one). Thank you so very much in advance for any consideration - please ask any questions.

A mother with three children was recently asked to move out of the home after testing positive for illegal substances. The home is appropriate, however, the 11-year old male is sleeping on an air mattress that does not hold air throughout the night. DCS is requesting purchase of a twin bed, mattress, and bedding for this child.

A 13yo female child has been in care with her "grandparents" for about 9 months now. Due to spacing in the home, the child was sleeping on a couch in a living area. A new bedroom has opened up and the child is now in need of her own bed and bedding. She will finally have something to call her own, in her own space. It is more than likely that placement with "grandparents" will be indefinite. Grandparents are on a limited income and this will help provide the basic necessities. Need: twin bed, with frame/mattresses, bedding (mattress protector, sheets, pillows, etc.) Child's favorite color is baby blue. Newer style beds without a box spring is ok

The family consists of a mother and three children ages ranging from 6-12 years old. The family has had trouble with stability and has moved frequently due to inability to maintain their payments for rent. The family has just moved again and is in need of new bedding for the children's beds. The children's beds were observed to only have sheets and no comforters or pillows. Mother would appreciate any assistance to ensure the children have appropriate sleeping arrangements.

DCS has been involved with this family several times due to struggles with mental health and financial means of the family. Mother is a single parent who lacks supports that can help assist her financially. She has 3 young children, only one being school aged, and is not employed while trying to maintain the family. DCS is requesting assistance in paying for an IU Summer Reading Program that will provide virtual support for the oldest child in helping her with reading, pronunciation, and comprehension. This child is in Kindergarten and going into first, the school recommended this program to help her stay at grade level moving into the next grade. This program will provide the child with books as additional support. This program does not offer a scholarship, and the total cost is $320.73. DCS is needing full payment if possible but partial payment would be appreciated as well.

Grandmother was given a house after great grandmother passed away. Great grandmother was unable to keep up the work on the house, causing some issues with plumbing and the roof. Family recently got the roof fixed and are currently trying to get money to fix the plumbing. Grandmother has been sleeping on a couch in the living room that is completely broken down. The family has an inflatable bed for one of the children and safe sleep for the baby but grandmother is struggling every day due to the broken down couch she has been sleeping on in the living room. Due to finances being tight grandmother stated she would be very appreciative for assistance obtaining a new couch.

DCS is involved due to mother leaving the children with father, taking all of the items for the children with her. Father is currently unemployed and staying with a friend. Father was left with no diapers, wipes, clothes, or formula for the children. Father is currently caring for a 7 month old baby boy and a 2 year old girl. Father is struggling to feed himself and the children. Father does not have funds or transportation to get the supplies needed for the children's well-being.

A 2 year-old girl is in need of a toddler bed for her kinship placement home. The child's mother is currently recovering from addiction, and child is placed with her biological father who left the home around the same time as the child was removed. Father has most furniture but is in need of a toddler bed to provide the child a safe and comfortable place to sleep independently. Having this need met will relieve a significant strain on placement as he adjusts to his new life in a new apartment with his daughter.

Family is in need of beds for 5 children. 4 twin size beds (no bunk beds due to safety), and one toddler bed all for males. The family has recently moved into a new home to provide a more stable environment for the kids. They have spent money on remodeling the home and need support in getting beds for all the children. This will help keep the kids in a safe and stable home. The family will need mattresses and bedframes.