A Kinship family of 9,needs support. The two caregivers, and grandmother live in the home with 3 biological children and have taken-in 3 of their cousins. The family has a small home, but they want to keep the family together, and has made the little room they have work. The boys stay in one bedroom and the girls in another. The oldest boy (14 year old) is sleeping on a broken bed frame that is not safe. Requesitng a twin size bed frame. The family's microwave is no longer operational making it difficult for quick meals or to reheat for a family of 9. Requesting a replacement mocrowave. An additional safety need is a fire extinguisher. A new extinguisher is requested as the current one is low on pressure from prior use and is not currently funcitonal.

Aunt recently took placement of her two nieces, ages 1 & 5. Caregiver is younger and does not have any children of her own, therefore she is starting from scratch and does not have anything child related. DCF was able to provide a pack and play for temporary sleeping purposes for the infant, however the caregiver is in need of a crib that transforms into a toddler bed, mattress and sheet set. The youngest will be 2 mid Oct. She is also in need of clothing for both girls, sizes 24 months & 5T. This request is an effort to support this caregiver and show her the community is here to help preserve her family. Updated on September 12, 2021 by an Agency Worker
Caregiver was able to secure a crib and mattress. Clothing update: 4-5T and 2T. Pull ups: 5T and 2T. Updated on September 15, 2021 by an Agency Worker
Crib and crib mattress no longer needed. Fall/ winter clothing requsted, 4-5T and 2T. Pull ups 4T. Twin sheets. Pillows.

Two caregiver household with 3 bio children (age ranges 11-17) that has taken in 4 relative children (age ranges 10-13). The caregivers are not receiving any financial assistance from the state right now as there is a waiting period for the paperwork to go through. Once the funds are received they will be used for general needs such as clothing and groceries. The caregivers would love to be able to start introducing the children to "typical" kid activities and hobbies they have not been able to experience yet. outside basketball goal, 6ft tablets comforter sets (2 male, 2 female) writing journals sketch pad, drawing pencils karaoke machine scooter

Single mother of one has taken in her cousin's two young children, ages 1 and 5, making her a single caregiver of 3. The caregiver is a hairstylist and due to COVID has had a decrease in clients. The family is in need of a crib, crib mattress and bedding for the 1 year old female. The infant is currently sleeping in a pack and play and a crib would provide the infant with a more permanent sleeping arrangement.

Two young girls, ages 5 and 3 are now in their grandmother's care. Even though the grandmother is employed, she had to take time off of work and used all of her PTO time. Then she had to get her granddaughters settled and enrolled in daycare and school. She also had to use her savings for doctor's appointments, and other essentials, Now, her central air conditioning system in her home does not work and the home is not comfortable. She had a repairman look at it, but he said it was old, and she needed to have a new one. The grandmother was able to get one small window unit for the family room, but this does not cool the other parts of the home.