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CDSS is currently working with a family who has employment but with multiple children is low on money for having extra expenses. The family is currently in need of a bunk bed (bunk bed, mattress, sheets, pillow) for their children to maximize the limited space they have, and to ensure the children have safe and proper bedding.

Needs Request for a family of five A family in our community is facing financial hardship and needs support for herself and her three young children. She is behind on rent ($500) and struggling to keep up with her gas and electricity bills. To help her and her children get through this difficult time, we are requesting donations of the following essential items: Gift Cards: Target Gift Cards – To purchase clothing for the children and necessities for Mom, Meijer Gift Cards – To help with groceries and household essentials, Gas Gift Cards – To assist with transportation costs. Children’s Needs: • bedding • queen Sofa bed Clothing Sizes for the Children: 4T Any contribution, big or small, will make a significant impact on this family’s well-being. If you are able to help, please reach out to coordinate a donation

The child has significant developmental delays. He is in speech therapy and the parents are in the process of trying to get him a diagnosis for Autism as that's what they believe his delays are. However, they have been on numerous waiting lists to see a developmental doctor. The speech therapist is recommending the child get a tablet that uses the speech touch chat app for at home. He uses one at therapy and is making progress. The parents don't have the funds to purchase a tablet, and the insurance won't pay for it without an official diagnosis of Autism. The app can only be used on apple products. parents are asking for assistance in purchasing an apple tablet. There is an Apple iPad Air 2 Silver (Used) for $107.51 (price before taxes) at Walmart. Link to the product can be provided.

A relative has stepped in and taken home a newborn baby boy unexpectedly. This little boy experiences tremors from withdrawals. The hospital stated that a swing will help calm him down during these episodes. He has been placed with an unlicensed relative who does not have funds to purchase a swing for the child as they have put their financial efforts into other needs in order to take him into their home.

The Department just returned a 12 year old back home to her mother after an extended placement in Kinship care. Biomother works and would love for the youth to be able to go to a summer camp to be able to make some friends as she doesn't have any in the area. Biomother can not financially cover the camp. The youth would love to participate in an activity. If you would like to register/pay for this directly I can provide the youth name.

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I am submitting this request on behalf of a 17 year old high school male that is currently staying at a friends house due to being evicted out of his former home. This student is the oldest of 4 siblings. Mom is staying in temporary housing with his younger siblings and is sending what little finances she has where the student is staying. The student would greatly benefit from attending summer camp and would help to relieve some of the financial burden on mom. Student's father is not actively involved in his life and attending summer camp will give the student access to positive male role models as he continues to navigate his life. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Family looking for assistance in obtaining stroller for baby (due November). Both parents are working with limited income and have been saving for other baby needs. Mother in active recovery and well engaged with a program through a local partner. Any assistance available would be helpful to this family. Thank you!

A single mom in Cannon Falls is requesting assistance to replace a window in her trailer home. She already has a new window to install.

Mom has a child on the spectrum, so it is hard to find good day care. She is home with the kids until she can get services. That being the case, a kitchen table will help for the family's meals and for the kids to sit at and do activities. It will help the apartment to feel more like home. ALL THE ITEMS NEEDED ARE AVAILABLE FROM RISE CHURCH CP INVENTORY. NO FURTHER DONATIONS ARE NEEDED.

A lady in a senior housing complex is in need of furniture and dishes for her apartment. She only has a bed and a tv. She is in need of dishes, sofa, table with chairs.