I am requesting assistance with a crib and a mattress for this family. The family is composed of the parents and four children (ages 4y, 6y, 8y, and 11mo). The mother is a stay-at-home mother; the father is employed and is the sole financial provider for the family. The 11-month-old child is currently co-sleeping in the same bed as the parents. The mother requested assistance in obtaining a crib and a mattress for the baby since at this time the parents cannot afford to buy one. If the crib and the mattress are provided to the family, it would ensure a safe sleep environment for the child and it would reduce the risk of SIDS.

Mother needs a crib for her one year old child and 2 twin beds for her 6 and 4 year old children. Mother had beds for her children but father kept it and due to ongoing DV mother does not want to ask for it. Although, mother is having that challenge, she is trying to her hardest to provide for her children. Furthermore, mother is committed to maintain her children with her. mother is trying to better herself, is knowledgeable of children’s needs and is present.Mother’s goals are to be able to live on her own. For these reasons, I am advocating for caregiver to have the need identified met. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is because mother is having a hard time having money to buy beds for her children due to father being the breadwinner. Father is upset mother does not want to get back with her after the DV incident that involved DCFS in their life. Mother refuses to get back with father and father is using this to not give her the children basic needs. This need is critical to ensuring that family can stay together and sleep safely.The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is $99 at Walmart. Dream On Me Carson Classic 3-in-1 Convertible Solid Wood Crib with Wheels, Baby Bed, Choose Your Finish - Walmart.com 2 twin beds in one $349.99 - Beds King All-in-One Twin Captain's Bed with Trundle and 3 Drawers, Rustic White Wood Furniture -Walmart.com Or two separate twin beds- each for $59.70 Dream on Me Brookside Toddler Bed, White Walmart.com

The mother is currently working as a security guard and as a Lyft driver for extra income. Mother reported that the family is struggling financially and asked for resources to a food bank. The mother is also requesting $200 gift card to food 4 less.

Mother needs a tablet for her child. Child had one and broke it. Due to family just coming to America 3 years ago, they don’t have the means to buy another one. Although, mother is having that challenge, she is trying to her hardest to provide for her child. Furthermore, mother is committed to maintain her children with her. During my work with mother, I have identified the following strengths: mother is trying to better herself, is knowledgeable of child’s needs and is present.. Mother’s goals are to provide for her child in America. For these reasons, I am advocating for caregiver to have the need identified met. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is because mother is having a hard time having money to buy a tablet for child. Child was emotionally attached to his tablet. Child state the tablet was his only way to keep in contact with his friends in Honduras whom he left 3 years ago. This need is critical to ensuring that child is emotionally stable. DCFS will continue to link the family to community services such as food banks, counseling, etc. This need is being requested through Care Portal because unfortunately DCFS will provide the item but the timeframe DCFS takes would be too long as some requests take up to 8 – 10 weeks. The estimated cost of the need/s being requested is $107.26 at Walmart. Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 8.7” WiFi Tablet, 64GB 4GB RAM, Silver (2023) Brand New - Walmart.com

I am currently working with a family in need. The household includes a mother and her three children—two boys, ages 11 and 6, and a 5-month-old daughter. The mother is incredibly resilient and has navigated many challenges throughout her journey in motherhood. At present, she is unemployed and under significant stress due to the father's absence from the home and his lack of support, particularly in caring for their 6-year-old son, who has been diagnosed with autism and requires high levels of care. The family lives in a single-family home with very worn out and damaged furniture and limited clothing. Currently, the mother shares a mattress with both of her sons and her infant daughter. To help improve their living conditions and promote the children’s safety and comfort, the Department would like to assist the family in obtaining the following items: bedding, and a double seat stroller. By providing these basic necessities would not only ease the mother’s emotional and financial burdens but also allow the children to have their own beds, helping them get proper rest to start their days well. TWO REQUESTS ARE BEING SUBMITTED FOR THIS FAMILY (one for the bedding and a second for the double stroller).

We were put in contact with a mom who is in need of beds for her kids. Please let me know if you are able to help!

Grace Chruch Family, a need in the community has come to our attention that we would like to help with. A mom needs help with an electric bill. She has 3 children ages 6, 2, and 5 months. The baby was born early and this has caused her to get behind on several bills. Thank you for any amount you feel led to fund.

Single mother (who Emmaus members have been walking alongside) escaping domestic violence from husband along with two kids under the age of 7 years. She is starting over from scratch as they left the house with nothing and has no extended family support. She would like to have a car which would provide transportation so she can get a job so that she can get into housing. We are hoping to provide $3,000 towards a vehicle.

If you have any connections to help with housing or a job (she doesn't have childcare so maybe a daycare center, work from home, etc) please respond to this request or reach out to Julie-Anne or Kandilyn Ford.

Thank you for offering support and prayer for this family!

Embrace Grace is asking for Baby Formula and any other new or slightly used baby items for a baby shower for 12 women. An Amazon wihlist has been created.

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3 boys, ages 11, 7, and 3, are being placed with their maternal aunt. She needs a twin-size bunk bed frame, two twin mattresses, and bedding to go with them. The older boys are also in need of clothing:

Boy (11)- size small men or 14/16 boy’s shorts and shirt Boy (7)- 7/8 shirts 5/6 shorts