Hands of Hope

A young woman who graduated high school earlier this year is embarking on her collegiate journey. She has maintained consistent part-time employment as a high school student and plans to continue working while enrolled in college courses. This young lady needs a laptop to complete assignments. She will be able to access required coursework materials, maintain communication and contact with classmates as well as her professors with this device.

Mother's 7 month old son needs a crib to ensure he has safe sleep arrangements. Mother is currently using an old pack n play that has loose sheets. Sheets for the crib would be needed as well. Providing this crib will help Mother financially and ensure the 7 month old has safe sleep!

Foster family requesting 2 bicycles for middle school age girls. One is bio daughter and one is foster daughter who had a recent change in placement. Will be enriching for girls and help get them to activities. Could be new or used in good condition.

Father and 2 children, male (age 15), female age (11) are in need of clothing. DCS had an exterminator in the home and when they packed up their clothes to prepare for the exterminator, cats got into the clothes and peed and pooped on them. The clothes were packed up for about 2 weeks before exterminator could come to the home. The clothing is not salvageable. Father is legally blind and recently in remission for Cancer. Father was bed ridden with treatment for about 8 months and still continues to deal with health issues. Father is on SSI so finances are limited. Any assistance with clothing for the family would be appreciated. The family is working with DCS to get new housing as well. Father wears: X large shirt; Jean shorts 32 to 34 waist; Basketball shorts or pull up shorts large Son is a Slender 15yr old; wears Medium to Large shirts; Pull up shorts he won't wear Jeans or jean shorts Daughter- 11year old wears Size 10/12 or 12-14 depending on brand; S/M in Junior miss sizes

A 9 year old female child has been placed with her paternal grandparents. The grandparents could use help getting the child a booster seat regarding transportation purposes. The child came to Indiana from out of state and does not have a lot of personal items. The child would love to have a bike of her own to ride and play with neighborhood children.

I am working with a mother and father working to get their daughter back after battling substance use. The parents are doing excellent, feeling great and looking forward to their baby coming home. However, they are in need of a few things for their new home and various baby items to help create a home for the baby (1 year old in July). The parents are in need of a diaper bag and all the items (bottles, sippy cups, toys, diapers, wipes, washcloths, baby food, spoons, etc.). They also need a crib and a walker for the baby girl. Lastly, they are in need of dishes, pots and pans and dishcloths.

A mother recently got a place of her own after moving out of her mother's house. The mom has a set of 1 year old twins (boy and girl), a two year old (boy), and is currently pregnant with another set of twins. Mom is trying to get on her feet but does not have beds for her three children and only has 1 crib for the babies on the way. Mother is trying her best to step out on her own and support herself and her children but is financially struggling to purchase beds on her own. Mother stated she would be very grateful for any assistance she may receive.

Father in family currently hospitalized and mother is in long term recovery from major back surgery and other health issues. Mother is looking for work since father cannot work right now. Two children in the home- one beginning high school and one in elementary school. In need of queen size bed and couch in better condition to help with mobility/health needs and sleep as current furniture is in broken/poor condition.

A father recently became placement for his two children (boy and girl) after they were removed from their mother's care after months of homelessness. Father had been searching for his children and is ecstatic to have his children with him. Father has an appropriate home and is doing everything he can to support his household and his children, but has run into funding issues with getting the children appropriate beds. The kids currently have an air mattress, but the family wishes for more stable beds for the children, especially after the months of homelessness they recently experienced. The family stated they would be grateful for a bunk bed with mattresses due to space. They are so thankful and grateful for any assistance they may receive.

Sibling set of three are placed in a kinship placement, with grandparents, and are in need of beds. The children are currently utilizing air mattresses. Grandparents are needing support with obtaining the beds. The sibling set is comprised on one girl and two boys, all under the ages of 10. Providing beds for the kinship placement would ensure the children's ability to remain with family and keep their essential and locational connections.

A brother and sister have been placed in the relative care of their aunt due to unsafe living conditions. Placement has just moved into a new apartment and has had to cover many expenses in the last month. Placement is requesting a full-sized bed frame (placement already has a full-size mattress w box spring), full size sheets and comforter, and extra pillows for the male relative child. For his sister, placement is requesting a queen size comforter and sheet set, in addition to extra pillows as well.

Child was removed from previous placement due to concerns. He was placed in emergency kinship/relative care however, the home is small and unable to fit too much furniture. Due to the space available in the home, we are requesting bunkbeds so the placement's child and our child can share a room which will also allow them space to play. Walmart has a bunk bed frame and two mattresses that add up to a little under $350. Bunk bed can be new or gently used if needed.