Caregiver/mother needs car seat, toddler bed, mattress, bedding and a high chair. The family’s case is newly opened. Children detained from father and mother and children residing with MGM. Mother moved in with MGM and is in need of the requested items. Mother has faced some financially hardships and had been working prior to separating from father. Mother is receiving CalWorks and financial aid as she is a college student but is not suffice for mother to purchase a toddler bed, high chair and car seat for the children. Despite the mother’s financial hardships, she is working toward the case plan and goals. Mother’s main goal is to maintain the children in her care, continue to have a bond with them and not put the children at risk of abuse. For this reason, I am advocating for mother to have the need identified. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is to provide a safe, enjoyable and comfortable environment for the children. DCFS has assisted the family by providing diapers and appropriate activities. This need is critical to ensuring child safety, the children to be in a safe car seat and to have their own sleeping area. This need is being requested through Care Portal because unfortunately DCFS does not have these items to provide to the family. The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is approximately $600.00.

Baby girl was born in November of 2024. Mother has extreme mental health conditions and diagnosis's, shortly after giving birth mother was admitted to the State Mental Health hospital in Colorado where she currently remains. Due to this father was forced to quit his full-time job to be able to stay home and care for the newborn. Since having to leave his long-time employment father is experiencing significant financial hardships and received an eviction notice. Father was able to receive emergency assistance to remain in the home until May 2025, the landlord is not willing to continue to rent to this family. Father will be moving into a shelter on May 1st with his infant daughter and teenage son. The family is not able to bring many belongings with them and is need of a storage unit for 1-3 months or a place to store their household belongings while they work to get on their feet at shelter.

The mother is a single parent with 3 children ages 11, 3 and 1-year-old. The mother still has custody of all children however the 11-year-old and 3 year-old are temporarily residing with relatives as mother and the baby currently resides in a treatment program. Due to the dynamics of the program, the mother is unable to work and has a limited income. As a result, the family is experiencing financial hardship. The mother continues to thrive at working toward addressing the issues that brought the family before the attention of the Department. The 3 year old child is primarily being supervised by her Maternal Great-grandmother. The 3 year old needs additional safety supports due to her age and development. The mother successfully completed the in-patient full/drug alcohol and has now transitioned to Aftercare recovery. The 3 year old is a very hyperactive and is currently in the process of being assessed for the regional center to rule out any delays. As a result, she is in need of additional supportive and security measures while she is in the care of her Maternal Great-Grandmother to prevent the child from absconding and to keep the child in close proximity while out. Fulfilling this request would promote additional safety precautions for the child who is of a young age as she travels within the community to explore resources to support her family’s transition. The total price breakdowns for the security gate range from $9.99-$16.99 excluding sales tax.

The referred family is requesting assistance obtaining a queen size mattress for the family. The low-income family has limited resources, and the family is in need of a queen-size mattress and box spring. The current bed owned by the family has black mold and the family is unable to purchase another mattress due to their limited resources . The family would be appreciative of any help and want to explore all options to make their children as comfortable as possible at home

This is a resilient family of five who have faced significant housing instability throughout this school year. They have been forced to move four times, often living in doubled-up situations and renting single rooms from strangers. Despite these challenges, through determination and hard work, they have finally secured a home of their own. As they begin this new chapter, the family is in urgent need of several household items to help them settle in safely and comfortably. Their most immediate need is a baby gate to keep their twin toddlers safe. Additional items that would greatly help include a blender, a dining set, and plastic reusable drinking glasses. Any support or donations toward these essential items would make a meaningful difference for this family as they build stability and a sense of home. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

An impoverished young couple with a child who is 3.5 years old recently moved out of their parents’ home (which was in terrible condition) and into their own apartment. They both work at a local fast-food restaurant and find it currently difficult to meet their bills because of their new transition to the apartment. They need help with rent, a phone bill, a power company deposit, groceries, and diapers. They both missed work on Easter and the bonus the store was supposed to receive was denied because the restaurant didn’t meet their sales quota. Their current church has also helped them out with money, furniture, and household goods donations. If you are interested in helping this young couple, please see the additional needs to help this family get started on a sure footing. The bills are due 4/30/25.

Thank you for helping the Plucinik family in these days of grief. They will need transportation. Friday, May 9th, at 8:15AM: Kate and Alina to Central High School.

If you have questions, please contact Pastor Tonya at Grace Church.

Thank you for helping the Plucinik family in these days of grief. They will need help with transportation.

Saturday, April 26th @ 1PM: Pick Maggie up at a birthday party; take her to Whitthorne Middle School and then home at 4PM.

If you have questions, please contact Pastor Tonya at Grace Church.

Thank you for helping the Plucinik family in these days of grief. They will need help with transportation. Saturday, April 26th, @ 12 noon. Pick Maggie up and take her to a birthday party. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Tonya at Grace Church.

Thank you for helping the Plucinik family in these days of grief.

The week of May 19th: They will need lawncare/mowing.

If you have questions, please contact Pastor Tonya at Grace Church.