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The mother is a single parent of four children, ages 4, 6, 10, and 16. She is currently unemployed and is no longer with her significant other. She is now struggling financially to support her family on a fixed income. The mother is requesting assistance for her 16-year-old son.
(1) The mother was able to obtain twin beds for the other children but is requesting a queen bed and mattress for her 16-year-old son.
CSW has identified the following strengths for the mother: 1. The mother has been able to provide housing for herself and her four children. 2. The mother has been resourceful. 3. The mother is open to receiving help when needed.
For these reasons, I am advocating for the mother to have this need met. The reason for this request is that the mother cannot currently afford to purchase furniture. CSW will continue to explore other DCFS options for funding and in-kind donations.
This need is being submitted through the Care Portal because, unfortunately, DCFS does not provide this item, or the request could take up to 8–10 weeks to process, or the case does not meet the eligibility criteria for available DCFS funding options.