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The children were initially involved with the department for years ago. The younger child was born into the case. The children were initially placed together with another relative, but that caregiver recently passed away and the case reopened. The children have been with this caregiver since the beginning of the year and the caregiver is willing to provide long term placement for the children. The caregiver has not received any financial assistance for the care of the children. The caregiver recently had work completed in her home and this caused an increase with her electric bill. She is aiming to have the contractor address this increase however they have not been willing. She is also going to explore community resources during the last week of the month when funding is available. The caregiver is in need of assistance with paying her electric bill for $830.14. Bill payment assistance in any amount from $500 to not exceed $830.14. The caregiver may be able to pay around $300 depending on when the assistance is provided.