Weaver and Tidwell Private Foundation

This hard-working, single mom has a 4 year old son and is currently pregnant with her second child. She wakes up in the middle of the night every week day to get herself and her son ready before bringing him to childcare and starting work around 5 am! Without the support of family nearby, this mother is making many heroic sacrifices to provide for her son and to prepare for her unborn baby. A kitchen table and a new mattress would be greatly appreciated to create a place of rest and "home" for this little family.

CSW is requesting assistance for the family to obtain needed back to school clothing and shoes for the children. Parents were evicted from their apartment in April 2025. They are struggling financially and emotionally. In order to avoid living on the streets, the parents have moved in temporarily in with paternal relatives. The parents are working hard to save up for their own apartment however it has been difficult for them as they need to provide for their three young children as well. Mother is working part time as a security guard. Father is unemployed however he picks up shifts doing uber eats when possible. mother has worked hard to provide the children with a stable home free of any violence. Once the children were back in her care, she reduced the hours she was able to work so that she could tend to the children’s needs, ensuring they are taken to school, are able to do their homework, and eat a healthy meal. She has demonstrated her deep love for the children by nurturing them and providing them with stable home environment where they have been able to thrive. A small setback in their budget creates additional stress on the family. If the family were to receive assistance with clothing and shoes for the children it would help relieve some of that stress and allow the family to recover financially. The family was able to successfully meet their goals with the Department and the case is scheduled to close with DCFS next week.

Family needs a refrigerator for their family of 7. Mother has been looking for support from family and community resources to obtain a new refrigerator. Mother has been unable to locate funds and is in dire need of a new refrigerator to be able to salvage some of the recent groceries and also be able to have food in the home for the children. Mother has not been successful. Although, Mother is having that challenge, mother is meeting the case plan goals/court orders. Mother is committed to maintaining the family together. Mother is actively working on fixing her familial relationships. Mother is employed, and is doing everything needed to maintain her family. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is for mother to be able to maintain and provide a safe environment for the children and a refrigerator for food. Requesting A BIG SIZED fridge that can have ample room for 7 household members, otherwise the consequence would be that mother will be unable to store food for the family in a safe manner. This need is being requested through Care Portal because unfortunately DCFS can not provide this item as soon as possible and the refrigerator is needed as soon as possible. . The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is insert a realistic estimated $700-1200.00. Mother stated she would take any refrigerator that can be of size to store food and perishable items for her family of 7.

We are reaching out on behalf of a dedicated single mother who is doing everything she can to provide a stable and loving home for her 15-year-old son. She works tirelessly to cover the essentials—rent, food, transportation—but like so many families, the extra costs of summer activities just aren’t possible right now.

Her son has an opportunity to attend summer camp this year—something he is genuinely excited about. This camp would provide him with a safe space to grow, explore, and make memories that every young person deserves. It’s more than just a camp; it’s a chance for joy, connection, and new experiences.

Unfortunately, this family is in need of some basic summer essentials in order for him to participate fully. They are humbly asking for help with:

• Summer short sets • Swim shoes • Swimming shorts Youth wears an adult small and shoe size 9.5

If you’re able to support in any way—whether through a store gift card, or a small donation of items—it would mean the world. Every little bit helps bring a bright light into this young man’s summer.

Let’s come together and show this family that they are not alone—that their community is here for them. Thank you for any support you can give.

We are reaching out on behalf of a newly referred family from Children’s Hospital Colorado. This family is currently experiencing a housing crisis and is in the process of relocating to a shelter. At this time, one of their most urgent needs is safe transportation for their children, ages 6, 5, and 4 years old.

The family is not yet enrolled in SafeCare services but is being actively supported through our intake process. They are facing numerous challenges and are doing their best to provide safety and stability for their children.

We are requesting the following items to support their safe relocation to temporary housing: • 2 high-back booster seats (for the 6- and 5-year-olds) • 1 forward-facing car seat with a 5-point harness (for the 4-year-old)

Any assistance or donation of these items would have an immediate and meaningful impact on this family’s ability to safely transport their children and access shelter resources.

Please feel free to contact me at ******@email.com or(###) ###-#### if you are able to help or need further information.

Thank you so much for your support and compassion.

I have parents who are working on getting their kids back, but have ran into an issue with their foodstamps to where they aren't able to get any food for this month. These parents could really use some help to get them by while we work on efforts to get their food stamps issue fixed. Finances are tight and they don't want to bring their kids home to a home with no food. please help if able. I know the family would very much appreciate any assistances.

A new mom is in need of your assistance ensuring her newborn baby has adequate sleeping arrangements. The mother has a used crib for the baby however it is missing a few screws. There are concerns that the mother will result in co sleeping due to the crib not being in fair condition. By assisting the mother with a pack n play will be assisting in ensuring the newborn baby has adequate sleeping arrangements and remains safe.

Jackson County Children's Division is seeking assistance in supplying a family with linens and bedding to fit a twin size bed. The child was placed with her older sister who resides in Independence, MO, and is just now settling in and getting her room set up. The child has a bed but is currently sleeping with blankets as a make-shift comforter, and no sheets. The older sister has a set of twins on her own and is now responsible for caring for her younger sister as well and is trying to make sure she has everything she needs. Going forward, the older sister would need help finding extra funds to be able to purchase her younger sister a set of linens and a comforter to go on top of her bed. The child's favorite color is light pink, a "baby pink" to be specific. Children's Division would appreciate any help in supplying the older sister with bedding to make her younger sister's stay more comfortable. Thank you for your time and consideration from Jackson County Children's Division! We genuinely appreciate any help that is offered.

She is a single mother with eight children. She fell behind on bills due to her car having problems and needing to be fixed. She is behind on her utility bill, and it will be cut off if not paid. She is working to try meet the needs of the children just short this month.

A single mother of 5 child is needing help. She is currently looking for window alarms to prevent her 10 year old son from escaping. She is also needing help with purchasing smoke detectors.

The home is in need of an exterminator to help with the bug issue that is currently in the home.

Did a home visit and child in care is pregnant and is in need of maternity clothes. She is living with her grandmother. The family is in need of 1-2 window AC units, or portable AC units for the home. They also could benefit from food for the home. A list of food pantries has been provided. However, any food donations would gladly be appreciated.

Great grandmother accepted placement of her newborn grandchild over the weekend. She is in need of a new infant car seat and other baby items. The bio mother is a new mom and could use the items for when the child is returned Infant car seat $150 Baby monitor $50 0-3 mths boy clothes $60 diaper bag $50