A devoted and supportive caregiver is currently providing care for a three-year-old toddler boy and a 10-month-old baby boy through Kinship Care. He has courageously taken on the full responsibility of raising both children on his own, without outside assistance. While he is in the process of applying for financial benefits to help support the children, there are still urgent needs.

One of the pressing needs is for two dressers to help organize the children's belongings. With two growing boys, having proper storage is essential for maintaining order and creating a safe, functional living environment. Having dedicated dressers for each child would greatly improve daily routines and ease the caregiver’s ability to manage the household. Any support in providing these furniture items would be deeply appreciated and would go a long way in supporting this caregiver’s selfless efforts.

A family with 3 foster children working toward reunification (just started their trial home pass) has had a death in the family. The family had a medically fragile 3 month old son and are in desperate need of financial assistance due to medical bills and funeral expenses. The father works and makes decent money, however the family has been struggling with the additional cost. They owe $950 total, however there are other community resources being utilized to bring down this cost (unknown amount at this time)

This CarePortal request is to help preserve a foster care placement. Placement/foster mom recently took in a 16-year-old girl as emergency placement. Placement is needing a bunkbed set for the 16-year-old girl to accommodate her privacy and need for more space.

The mother just had her baby yesterday and is in need of multiple items for her newborn baby girl. This single income household would greatly appreciate any new or gently used infant items to help support their transition home. The family is in need of -newborn to 3-month baby girl clothes -newborn diapers -baby wipes -breast milk bags ($10) -breast milk bottles/baby bottles ($20) -mother is also in need of pads/hygiene products for herself for after birth (maternity pads $15)

Parents who have 4 children in their home need a Washer and Dryer. They do not have a lot of extra money to spend at the Laundry Mat. They also need two chest of drawers to keep clothes in. This needs to be a tall chest of drawers rather than wide due to limited space in their trailer. They also need children's hangers to hang clothes. They are willing to accept used items. Worker has already checked Shared Blessings for the Chest of Drawers along with the washer and dryer and there were not any there to donate.

A single mother of three is facing a difficult season. Despite living with a disability that prevents her from working right now, she is taking classes to earn an LVN license at a local university, taking a bold step toward a better future for her family. But the road ahead is still steep. She’s currently working with a lawyer to extend her workers' compensation so she can receive a surgery on her spine that she urgently needs. In the meantime, she’s struggling to keep up with her car payments which are her only means of transportation to medical appointments, and her children’s activities. Amid these challenges, there is light: her daughter recently made the beautiful decision to accept Christ and be baptized at our Lake Forest campus, a moment of joy and hope for the entire family. This is a family full of love, faith, and determination. Any support no matter how small would mean the world to them. Your kindness could help keep them moving forward during this critical time. Please select “FUND” when donating.

Dear Team Sherry, this is our final update! Sherry, Kaya, and Kennedy are packing and preparing for the big move at the end of June. Kaya and Kennedy will move into their grandfather’s home in Yorba Linda and commute to Saddleback College. Kennedy graduated high school, got her permit, and will have her license soon. Kaya is carefully planning her transfer to Fullerton College in another year. Cameron remains in New York and is doing well. Sherry will be moving to Nevada to live with a longtime friend. It’s an emotional shift after many years living together, but this past year has been a gift. Thanks to your support, Sherry provided a stable home, helped Cameron begin a new path, supported Kaya’s growth, and celebrated Kennedy’s graduation all in their family home. While the family will no longer live together, they’re ending this chapter with something meaningful: Sherry, Kaya, and Kennedy will all serve as volunteers at Royal Family Kids Camp in late June. It’s a full-circle moment, as giving back to other foster families has always been a passion of theirs. Sherry says this year has been nothing short of a gift from God and that your generosity and prayers was the conduit of that blessing. On behalf of Max, thank you for stepping out in faith and making a lasting difference. Your support was not just financial it was a message of hope and love, and it changed the course of a family’s life. Thank you, Team Sherry! Please select “FUND” when donating.

The client is seeking assistance with her South Central Power bill, which is scheduled for disconnection on June 3, 2025, due to a past-due balance of $349.60. She is able to contribute $100 toward the amount owed.

The client recently experienced significant hardship, including a divorce followed by a car accident that was not her fault. As a result, she was temporarily unable to work and fell behind on her bills. She has since returned to full-time employment and now has a sustainable income.

Given her current circumstances and demonstrated effort toward self-sufficiency, she has been referred to InterFaith for possible assistance.

A family is need of help with rental assistance with their water bill. Their power went out and water in the same day and are in need of some assistance. There are 7 people living in the home and only 1 person is able to work. The others are kids or adults on disability/recovering addicts. They have reached out to other programs but are not able to receive help at the moment. Anything can help.

A family is need of help with rental assistance with their electric bill. Their power went out and in need of some assistance. There are 7 people living in the home and only 1 person is able to work. The others are kids or adults on disability/recovering addicts. They have reached out to other programs but are not able to receive help at the moment. Anything can help.