A mother of four has recently had two children (fictive kin) placed in her care by DFS. The caregiver met the children's mother on a Facebook mommy chat. Shortly after meeting the family, the children's mother passed away from cancer. There were seven children in the mother's home at this time. The caregiver who needs assistance is providing for two of the seven. The father of the children is not able to care for the children at this time and is currently on a treatment plan with DFS. The caregiver's income is fixed, and she is awaiting state benefits for the children placed in her care. This family is in need of the following:

Summer clothing 5/6 girls 12 shoes 7/8 girls 1 shoes 13 boy's shoes

Pullups size 5/6 Diapers size 6 Wipes Snacks for the children

This sibling set recently came into care with limited belongs or clothing items. They are currently placed in kinship foster home. First child is a 14-year-old male that wears 36-38 pants, large- xlarge shirts in men's, and a size 12.5 men's. Second child is an 8-year-old female who wears 10-12 girl in both shirts and shorts and size 3.5 in girls' shoes. Any help with spring or summer clothing would be appreciate. Thank you for your time.

DHS is currently working with a family that has a very bad infestation of mice and because of this the child has been removed from the home until this situation is dealt with. There are several items in the home that needed to be thrown out and replaced because it cannot be washed/sanitized or is beyond repair. We are asking for the following donations: bed for mom (full size with bedding), large totes to store food and personal items in for both mom and son, cleaning supplies, couch, shower curtain and rings. All prices are from Walmart.com and we will accept anything donated also! We would appreciate any assistance you can provide this family so we can get her son back into the home. Thank you!

Hello Care Portal Community, We are reaching out for support for a family that is currently doubled up with another household to make ends meet. The family is severely limited in their spending, and one of the children is currently sleeping on the couch. He recently confided to his counselor that he doesn’t have a bed because his family cannot afford one. Any support would be greatly appreciated to help meet this need.

Youth is a young parent and is in need of items to baby proof her home for her 7 month old baby boy. These items will support in making the home safer for baby.

-baby gate

-Toilet lock: Go To Link

-Window lock

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Family is being reunited and has a new home. Working on gathering things to make it feel more like a home and help them get back on their feet. Starting with the beds. I have a full size bed for mom, but looking for twin size beds for each of the two boys. Mom has asked for pillows and I would love to find them bedding as well. Boys are into Pokemon and Sonic the Hedgehog but anything blue would work.

A single mother who is the full-time caregiver for her disabled daughter is struggling to pay her rent after her monthly payment went up. She has starting driving for DoorDash and is looking for other ways to earn income while caring for her child, but she has gotten behind. She needs $262 by May2nd to avoid eviction. Please consider helping this family.

Our church is working together with a family who was recently homeless and is getting back on their feet. For years they have been deeply invested in serving our community. The mother has been a constant source of support, providing food and childcare assistance to local churches, always giving selflessly to others.

We are asking for support to help this family thrive with groceries, summer clothes and shoes for the children, toiletries, laundry detergent, and a gas card. Please consider supporting this family.

WE ARE ENTERING THIS REQUEST IN SUPPORT OF A FAMILY AT MT. ZION CHURCH, AND WILL BE GRATEFUL FOR ANY SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP FROM AREA CHURCHES

Here is the story from Mt. Zion:

This request supports a family of 5, including multiple children and a mother who recently delivered a baby via emergency C-section. Due to complications during delivery (e.g., including significant blood loss), the mother faces an extended recovery period. Without paid family leave, this has created financial strain on the household, leaving them approximately two months behind on rent.

This family would be grateful for alternative forms of support so they can redirect their limited funds toward housing.

Immediate needs (with weekly spending on each item) are as follows:

• Groceries - $250
• Gas - $100
• Formula - $50
• Baby Essentials - $50
• Household Essentials - $50

We would like to support this family for 2 weeks worth of expenses, which is reflected in the itemized needs. Thank you for your support!

We are excited to announce that Center Church is collecting items to stock our newly opened Care Closet. Our goal is to provide emergency supplies to families in need right here in City Heights and the surrounding areas.

We are in need of the following items: 25 Twin Bedsheets 10 Standard Pillows 10 Boxes of Diapers 10 Boxes of Baby Wipes 10 Boxes of Ninjamas/Goodnights Kids Clothing (Ages 0-10yrs)