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The ER CSW is working with a family who is experiencing homelessness. The mother is a single mother of 5 children (ages 6, 9, 12, 14 and 17). The mother and children fled their home due to domestic violence. The family was in a shelter until April, but it has been difficult for the mother to find housing assistance as she is undocumented. The family is currently residing in a van. The mother reported that although the children are receiving some DPSS benefits, they are not enough to cover their basic needs. The mother stated that she has been resourceful and is constantly attempting to find services for the family. However, the mother stated that it is difficult to make ends meet. The mother is requesting assistance with the following items. Request # 4 and 5 will be clothing for the children. A TOTAL OF FIVE CAREPORTAL REQUESTS IS BEING SUBMITTED FOR THIS FAMILY. Also, since the family is homeless, we are using the zip code for the office. Female (17yrs old) – T-Shirt: Large, Pants: Large, Shoes: 7; Female (12yrs old) – T-Shirt: Medium, Pants: 8, Shoes: 4.5; Female (6yrs old) – T-Shirt: Small, Pants: 7, Shoes 11; Male (9yrs old) – T-Shirt: Small, Pants: 7, Shoes: 1; and Male (14yrs old) – T-Shirt: Small, Pants: 9, Shoes: 4.5