The case came to DCFS attention due to boyfriend’s brother sexually abusing one of the kids. Mother and children were court ordered to move to grandmother’s home in Anaheim. This caused a lot of distress for mom since the home was not suited for a family of 4 and the 4 of them slept on the couch and floor. The mother and grandmother's relationship is not good, so mother's partner was able to get a place in San Bernardino for them. The family currently has been on a tight budget for rent and food, due to using monies to relocate. Also certain services have not transferred from LA County to San Bernardino County. The DPSS case is still not fully transferred over to SB county yet so mother has no income of food support yet. The mother wants to work but she reports her current mental state and anxiety is not stable enough. Financially the family is struggling, and the social worker has exhausted all resources and has been denied since the children are home with their parent. Grocery assistance is needed due for the family. Daily the mother looks for deals of the day to feed the family. They are also in need of a gas card to assist them due to 1 child's therapy services still being in Fullerton. Mother also has to drug test as well, and the closest testing site is in Pomona. DCFS has requested case to be transferred to be SB County so family can receive proper services, but Court keeps extending court date.

We have a student in need of end-of-year support as they prepare for graduation. Recently, their family experienced a job loss and is now facing the heartbreaking possibility of asking their child to miss out on this milestone event — one they have worked so hard to earn.

With your support, we can ensure that this student doesn’t have to make that difficult sacrifice and is able to fully participate in graduation and celebrate their incredible achievement.

Every bit of help makes a difference. Let’s come together to lift up this student and show them their hard work matters.

A student who is excitingly anticipating their 8th-grade graduation, a major milestone that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. But for this family, celebrating this achievement is proving difficult due to financial constraints. The family is doing their best to make ends meet, but with everyday expenses and unexpected costs, they simply cannot afford the graduation fees, which include tickets, yearbooks, and end of the year activities ( Luncheon, and Trampoline Park). These fees, though modest, add up to a total of $200, and without help, the family fears their child may miss out on the opportunity to celebrate this significant moment. The child has shown incredible dedication, striving to succeed despite the challenges they face at home. This graduation is not only a celebration of their academic accomplishments but also a testament to their perseverance and strength. With your support, this student can experience the joy of graduation day, surrounded by classmates and proud parents. Any contribution, big or small, will help them reach this dream and ensure they can walk across that stage with confidence and pride. Your kindness will provide more than just financial assistance; it will offer hope, encouragement, and a reminder that their community believes in them and their potential. Thank you for considering helping make this special moment possible.

Former foster parents already raising multiple special needs children have opened up their home again to take in a family members infant daughter. They were able to accept placement but are in need of many baby supplies. This large family has struggled to find housing to fit their family size and so the larger baby items that are needed need to be more compact than the standard size if possible. These relatives need a compact bassinet or mini-crib, Dr. Brown bottles, receiving and baby blankets, snuggle/swaddle wraps, socks, wipes, compact foldable swing, baby bathtub, pacifiers, Enfamil yellow or blue can formula, stroller (not as urgent or immediate a need). Additionally, this little girl was prenatally exposed and so the wraps, swing and specific bottles would be so helpful and soothing.

A youth I am working with is applying for jobs. He does not have a car or driver's permit at this time. When talking about how he would physically get to his job, he said he planned to use his first paycheck to buy himself a bike. I asked him if I could use CarePortal to request a bike from the community, he said he would think about it. He finally agreed to allow me to make this request! The bike that he is interested in are linked here: Go To Link Go To Link

The youth is 15 years old and average height (under 6 foot tall). He said that he would be so grateful for any bike, even if it is not the ones linked. Thank you!

Hello, We are helping out a grandmother who has taken in her grandson. A bed has been provided but we need to purchase a new XL Twin Mattress. Please consider funding this need. Thank you!

April showers bring May flowers! We’re sowing seeds of hope within the foster care community, connecting with kind and compassionate individuals to help us find safe and affordable housing for Sherry, Kaya, and Kennedy. We’re praying for a harvest soon, as they must be fully moved out of their home by the end of June. Kennedy is preparing to graduate from high school in just a few weeks and is stepping into the next chapter of adulthood. Cameron has been thriving in New York; he's already received a glowing letter of praise from a client for being so helpful! Sherry recently started a new job assisting a senior during the day, and Kaya has been a big help in organizing, packing, and preparing for the upcoming move. If you know of anyone who might have a room available for the girls or for Sherry, please reach out. As always, we are deeply grateful for your continued support each month. Please select “Fund” when donating.

Summit, we have a relationship with a foster family - they are a family that we have known through our partnership with the Dream Center in OKC. They have taken a placement of a 14-year old girl, and they need a bed and bedding for her A.S.A.P. Can you help us out so we can purchase this for her? Thanks. Nathan

Individual has had numerous on going medical issues and concerns coming up on 2 years now. he has been unable to work and with financial struggles with making rent, utilities, etc. He has been denied for county and state assistance due crazy reason for example the value of his assets which he only owns 1 car which is non drivable at the moment . We are asking for assistance in ensuring this gentleman is able to get to his appointments and paying his rent and utilities. We are requesting help with rent of $300 Car repairs of $300 Basic essentials $100 The simplest little bit would be crucial in assisting this young man

This request is for a Summit family in need of some assistance. A single mom with 5 kids is moving into a new home. The purchase of the home along with expensive closing costs have made furnishing the home extremely difficult. In addition to the needs list, they could use bedding for each bed. Also, regarding the kitchen table, a rectangle table with 6 chairs would work best for this family. The will be ready to receive these items on or after May 10th. Thank you in advance for your help!